[OSM-talk] Data copied from Google Maps

[Russ Nelson]

Kevin Peat writes:
 > On 6 November 2012 09:28, Pieren <pieren3 at gmail.com> wrote:
 > > A public domain street sign does not become automagically a
 > > copyrighted "derivative work" just because you see it through a
 > > copyrighted photo. And this is true worldwide, not only in some
 > > countries.
 > 
 > Isn't the real point that regardless of the legal situation we would
 > not like Google (and others) to rip-off OSM so we should not rip them
 > off in return. It is just basic respect at the end of the day.

It's not theft if you have permission, sigh.

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