[OSM-talk] What is 'Attic Data'? or 'Why can't wiki writers use plain language'.

Dave F davefoxfac63 at btinternet.com
Wed Feb 3 22:06:32 UTC 2016


Hi

So often I'm put off from delving further into OSM & its uses by the 
confusing nature of it's wiki pages.

A simple example:

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API/Overpass_QL#Attic_data_.28.22date.22.29

Why is it headed as 'Attic Data'? Why is there no explanation of it's 
meaning? After too much time using google I find it means old 
information. Why not say that? Wouldn't 'historical snapshot' be a bit 
clearer?

Please remember wiki/help pages are mainly read by inexperienced users 
who aren't fully aware of all the latest hip language (that often goes 
out of fashion 6 months later).

Please keep all wiki pages plain & simple.

Cheers
Dave F


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