[OSM-talk] Not sure what to think

[Dave F.]

On 07/01/2016 13:10, Simon Poole wrote:
>
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> Am 07.01.2016 um 12:04 schrieb Dave F.:
>> It needs clarifying that it's using Google maps/Streetview that's 
>> unauthorized.
>>
>> I use Google almost every time I add to the database. For example in 
>> Great Britain there's currently a project to map & update all schools 
>> in the country. To find their website addresses I use Google search, 
>> perfectly legitimately.
> I'm not quote sure why you believe that.
>
> While using a small number of individual search results is likely OK 
> both in the US and EU, systematic extraction and use of specific 
> google search results by OSM is at least potentially problematic 

Please explain why.


> (and the same goes for any other collection/database of websites). 
> Google doesn't seem to say anything explicit on the matter, but then I 
> just might be missing it.

You appear unsure about your own claims.

Dave F.






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