[OSM-talk] GeoHipster comment on OSM

[Simon Poole]

Am 01.05.2015 um 02:29 schrieb Nicholas G Lawrence:
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> Exactly why this is necessary is a mystery to me. If business wants to
> make use of OSM data, they can download the planet file just like anyone
> else. If business wants to contribute data, or donate equipment or
> sponsor events, those things are also possible.
> 

It should be pointed out that during 2012 and 2014 and continuing with
at least the LWG till today, dozens of companies and organisations
(outside of the geo-industry) with questions have had no problems
contacting the OSMF and getting an answer back, typically within less
than 24 hours. The OSMF even has a published and working postal mail
address (contrary to certain other organisations).

Maybe we should run a workshop on "how to use google and an e-mail
program" for the moaners in the geo-industry.

Simon

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