Hi everyone, Thanks for putting together some drafts to start with! I've included some suggested changes to Serge's draft below. Additions within ++ marks, replacements within --.
I should also add that this is totally fascinating to me, since what we did at TriMet did was basically an import that was not an import, as the data was prepared mechanically but never put in that way (every piece of data or tag was checked/conflated by a real person, one-by-one). Looking forward to a good discussion and a great result! My best, Mele ----- Are you interested in making an import in OpenStreetMap? ================================================ OpenStreetMap contains mostly surveyed data but also contains some data that's been +imported+ -sourced- from external sources. Unlike many other GIS databases, though, imported data cannot simply be dropped alongside existing OSM data. Instead, an import in OSM must be +thoughtfully evaluated, carefully executed (so as to not conflict with existing data), and maintained over time+ -carefully cultivated and is generally a long term commitment-. If you're interested in starting an import, you should +first join* -consider joining- the [OSM US Import Committee+ mailing list+](https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/imports-us)-,- +. This committee is+ a working group of the OpenStreetMap US chapter dedicated to import issues. +Once you join the list, start a new topic where you discuss your proposed import.+ This group has a mailing list and an informal meeting +on the first and third Mondays of each month (or whenever they are) at ____+ -once every two weeks-. +Details are available on the list.+ For a more general discussion about imports, join the +general+ imports mailing list +ADD LINK+. -Before you consider- +As you begin considering+ doing an import, here are some important questions to +start thinking about+ -ask yourself-: * __How experienced are you with OpenStreetMap?__ We generally don't recommend people import into OSM unless they have at least a year's worth of experience editing OSM. +Alternatively, you should otherwise show that you have sufficient experience with dealing with data conflicts, and with mapping the types of features that the import applies to and other related features.+ * __Is this a dataset that belongs in the OSM database?__ There are many datasets which are interesting or useful, but do not belong in the OSM main database. Instead, you may want to consider -a mixin- +[reword this somehow so it's easier to understand]+ or other way of using OSM data alongside your dataset. +For example... X is desirable, but bird migrations/other example of data that changes frequently is not [give examples of appropriate and inappropriate data].+ * __Do you know license for the data you want to import?__ The OSM project is very strict with its data and licensing requirements, and any potential imported data needs to adhere to those strict standards. +You can read more about the OSM license here [link]+ * __How will you handle data updates?__ As the data from the external source changes, how will you plan on keeping OSM up to date? +Because imports involve large amounts of data, their potential for becoming out of date and cumbersome is a major concern.+ * __How will you handle conflation issues?__ Your data cannot simply be placed on top of existing data, but instead, will need to be carefully -conflated- +compared or merged with existing data+. Have you considered how that process would take place? +Will it be done manually or by algorithm?+ * __How much time and energy are you willing to dedicate to this process?__ Most +large+ imports require months, if not longer to complete. This time includes planning, discussion, revision and the import process-es- itself. If you take on an import project, you will be responsible for overseeing its execution from start to finish. -Lastly,- +Most importantly, you will need to+ read over the [OpenStreetMap Import Guidelines (http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Import/Guidelines). These govern the import process in OpenStreetMap, and not following them can result in your data being reverted, or your account being locked. +These involve such things as making a wiki page, ... etc. etc. [list some of the most important aspects here].
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