On 2013-08-28 13:02, Peter K wrote:
Hi there,
I know that this is highly subjective: But why has the default map
style to be that ugly? I don't mean it as a rant, I know how difficult
it is to create something like this. I only say that it is 'ugly'
because I know there are a lot better and several alternatives.
What do I mean with 'ugly'? I mean, besides the ugly bing-magenta for
country lines and some texts the style is very confusing - too many
unimportant information are packed on especially the higher zoom
levels (smaller than 12). Or the contrast to see main roads is just
too low. Not sure.
As you say: it's highly subjective.
I have no problem with the default OSM style at all. The only thing is
that from zooms 8 and lower I think the landuse may be less prominent.
Some time ago someone showed a new lowzoom renderer that looked rather
nice.
I also don't see a big difference between the .de and the default map.
The two differences are that .de has red-yellow motorways (in the style
of a lot of paper maps) and that the general theme is less red and more
green.
Maarten
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