[OSM-talk] Map key

[nebulon42]

> Is this ACTUALLY a 'done deal'? I though there was a going to be at
> least some option to ask if there was a more general agreement for the
> change.

I cannot really comment on that as I'm not a maintainer of osm-carto. As 
far as the code is concerned the change has been merged into the style 
and there have been pull requests for adjustments already.

My personal opinion: I know that this change has not been received well 
by everybody. All concerns should be (and are) taken seriously and as 
much of feedback as possible is a good thing. There is always the 
possibility to add changes or improvements (e.g. 
https://github.com/gravitystorm/openstreetmap-carto/pull/1861). However, 
I also think that this change overall is a great improvement to the map 
and that design by committee does not work well. At the same time, 
seeing a greater diversity of (open) styles becoming available is a good 
thing and very much welcome.

nebulon42