[OSM-talk] Edit war on Key:religion - Pastafarians

[Aun Johnsen]

The best political statement we can make is inclusionism. Include
whatever in the database, so that everybody can do whatever they want
with the map.
On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Greg Troxel <gdt at ir.bbn.com> wrote:
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> Gervase Markham <gerv-gmane at gerv.net> writes:
>
>> On 06/01/10 19:40, Martin Koppenhoefer wrote:
>>> 2010/1/6 Greg Troxel <gdt at ir.bbn.com <mailto:gdt at ir.bbn.com>>
>>>
>>>     We should remember that the purpose of maps is to represent reality to
>>>     map users, not to make political points.
>>>
>>> says who? Maps have always and in all ages been means of politics...
>>
>> Perhaps Greg was trying to say that, in his opinion, OSM should (as far
>> as possible) not be used to make political points.
>
> Yes, that's what I meant.  I realize people try to do political things
> with maps, but in something like OSM that isn't anything to be proud of.
>
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