[Talk-GB] Tagging references to web-enabled databases (war memorials & others)

[Richard Fairhurst]

Andy Mabbett wrote:
> Generally speaking, is it best to use the full URL;
> UKNIWM_URL = http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.2049
> or the unique ID part:
> UKNIWM_ID = 2049

Generally we have taken the approach that such data should not be included
in OSM; we are not a mashup centre for other databases. There may also be
copyright implications with including substantial linkages to third-party
datasets.

Better approaches include:
a) store OSM IDs in the third-party database, not the other way round (the
Flickr approach)
b) create a separate database to associate third-party database ids with OSM
ids
c) match by verifiable characteristics (lat/long, name, postcode)
d) use a system such as WOEIDs
(http://developer.yahoo.com/geo/geoplanet/guide/concepts.html)

cheers
Richard



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