[OSM-talk] Bing aerial imagery priorities

[Kate Chapman]

Right, what I was trying to propose was if making imagery available would
spark community in some places.

Kate
On Jun 17, 2011 12:23 PM, "Frederik Ramm" <frederik at remote.org> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On 06/17/11 17:18, Kate Chapman wrote:
>> Yes I agree that the arm chair mapping isn't the best method of
>> collection. Though in some areas it will be difficult to ever have
>> mappers on the ground without imagery. The cost of a GPS is
>> prohibitive in many places.
>
> Oh I wasn't referring to any kind of armchair mapping. I think it's ok
> if you map something in the vicinity of where you live, or at least
> where you are; if it is something that you have some first-hand
> knowledge of, rather than just an image.
>
> The less desirable kind of armchair mapping, in my eyes, is when someone
> maps an area he's never been to. (I'm guilty of that too.)
>
> Bye
> Frederik
>
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