[Talk-GB] OSM Analysis New Data and bot

Richard Fairhurst richard at systemed.net
Fri Jun 10 10:23:58 BST 2011


Graham Stewart wrote:
> So again you are basically arguing that we should avoid
> completing the map because having a patchy incomplete map is 
> what brings in contributors?

No, I'm not.

I'm arguing that completing the map by survey creates a community who will
go on to improve and maintain the map.

Completing the map by import doesn't create a community.

Again, contrast UK/Germany and US. Surveying, not importing, is the
"sustainable approach".

cheers
Richard



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