I agree that the mentor process makes more sense than trying to implement any kind of raw "points" system. Project DP (http://www.pgdp.net/c/) has a good framework in place that allows people to get their feet wet without causing major damage to the project. User access is divided into several roles. Once a user reaches a threshold contribution level at one role, they are granted access to the next higher role. Throughout the progression, users with higher roles are encouraged/required to QC the work done by the lower roles.
I'm not sure how many tags would be needed to implement this, but the way the editors handle the tiger:reviewed=no tag would probably be a good framework to build off of. Chris Hunter chunter...@gmail.com > From: Kevin Peat <ke...@kevinpeat.com> > To: John Smith <delta_foxt...@yahoo.com> > Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:26 +0100 > Subject: Re: [OSM-talk] OSM TrustPoints > I don't realistically see an automated reputation system working given the > community we have but how about a mentoring type approach where experienced > mappers adopt one or more newbies. > > When someone signs-up for the project (or maybe when they make their first > edit) they could be given a list of available mentors preferably in their > local area but failing that you only really need to speak the same > language. The mentor could then informally review their first few edits, > answer questions, give them tips and point them in the direction of useful > resources, mailing lists, etc... > > Might be something useful for people to do who have completed mapping their > own areas. > > Kevin
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