[OSM-talk] a poll - would you enter data for commercial mapping companies?

[Franc Carter]

8) - If they want to make money of something then they should pay for the
inputs

On 11/9/07, Peter Miller <peter.miller at itoworld.com> wrote:
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>  Here is a poll. It is the first one I have seen on OSM, but I hope it
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> If a large commercial mapping company (TeleAtlas, Ordnance Survey, Navteq
> etc) offered a high quality on-line service where you could enter
> corrections and additions (including new geometry and features) supported by
> excellent aerial photography, other resources and recognition would you:
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> Support them because:
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> 1) Bad maps annoy you and you want them right in your area regardless of
> commercial concerns
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> 2) You like the idea of gaining recognition for your work in an area from
> a major organisation
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> 3) You get paid a bounty by them for every valid error you find or
> addition you make
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> 4) You have completed OSM for your area and are at a loose end
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> 5) You already support them and report errors to TeleAtlas or whoever when
> you spot them and aren't about to stop
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> Or… would you *not* support them because:
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> 6) You have better things to do with your time, like OSM
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> 7) Commercial maps are evil and should die sometime soon and are certainly
> not getting any help from you
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> 8) Sod them, they should pay someone to do it
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> For the record my answer is 5)
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> Thanks
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> Peter
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> Peter Miller
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> Ito World Ltd
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> 63 Cowper Street
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> Ipswich IP45JA
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> (m) +44 (0)7774 667213
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> www.itoworld.com
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Franc
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