[OSM-talk] [OSM-legal-talk] In what direction should OSM go?

[Frederik Ramm]

Hi,

Nic Roets wrote:
>> Imported data is dead data - there's no one that feels responsible for it.
>> Imports can kill community and give "newcomers" the feeling that there's
>> nothing more to be done. Imports *can* help osm but they can also *hurt*
>> osm, because osm is about people, not data.
> 
> Obviously there are many exceptions to your rule, like the TIGER import.

http://www.gravitystorm.co.uk/shine/archives/2009/11/10/the-pottery-club/
http://www.asklater.com/matt/wordpress/2009/09/imports-and-the-community/
http://www.asklater.com/matt/wordpress/2009/09/imports-and-the-community-ii/

Bye
Frederik