[OSM-talk] Mapping with no GPS data

[Thomas Walraet]

I'm also in favor of a model without segments.
But considering the actual system, I think it's better to show 
orphan-segments (segments that are not part of a way) in maps.

> I don't think this is a good idea. It means that people don't finish the
> job. Segments are OK as an interim, but they're not suitable for attaching
> steet names and the like to.

Yes, areas with only orphan segments are work in progress. I totally agree.

It's sad that osmabrowser didn't display anything for such an area. If 
those segments where displayed then everybody could see that part of the 
job is done here but not finished.


> Incidentally, I think it should not be permitted to upload or enter a Way
> which doesn't at least have a type of some kind set for it (e.g.
> highway=...).

I add some segments on the map for roads I don't know anything about, 
based on tracks given by friends and co-workers (and I will have more 
and more soon. I just ordered a naviGPS to lend them). To see all those 
segments in osmabrowser or other apps that use the default osmarender 
settings, I had to make ways (ok) and mark them highway=unclassifed.

I put false tag (those roads are not "unclassified" at all) for friends 
and co-workers to see them on the maps available online !

It makes much more sense to display them as "work in progress" (with a 
special color and line style).