[OSM-talk] Detrimental validation software

[Dave F.]

Hi

Once again I've had user Richrico use this website: 
http://osmlab.github.io/to-fix/?error=unconnected_major5 to inaccurately 
amend data in OSM.

http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/65398595#map=19/51.32464/-2.22817

Way: 65398595 This way is /not/ joined.

For clarification: http://goo.gl/maps/FHp4z

I've tried to contact him previously, but he failed to respond. I've 
just sent him a second message.

This, & other similar types of software is being misused to insert 
errors into the OSM database.
Without local knowledge there is no way users can be sure of the 
accuracy of there edits. They should stick to what they know. I believe 
this type of validation software should be discouraged, if not banned 
completely.

I'm getting bored of my OSM time being taken up chasing after users who 
are semi-deliberately adding errors.


Oh, & on Maproulette I'm getting a virus warning: 
hxxp://198.58.115.35/piwik.js

Regards
Dave F.


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