[OSM-talk] Node download limits / Database priority

[Nic Roets]

> The solution of using yet another database query to store and retrieve
> the user's "participation good will ratio" to reduce database load
> sounds a little counterproductive to me.

Peoples' behaviour changes drastically when they realize something
isn't completely free. For example, shopping bags that used to be free
now cost USD 0.02 and now everyone (even the filthy rich) recycles
them.