On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM, Tac Tacelosky <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm almost at the point where I can look at one of my streetview images, > see a feature (store, sign, etc.) that's not in the OSM database and tag it > appropriately. > > I'd like to get some feedback before diving into the actual 'bot' part > that updates the OSM database via the API. Some people I've met are > somewhat hostile to the idea of what I've been working on [ ... ] > Well you can stop right there then. :-) A 'bot you say? The newbies list is the perfect place for you to learn that a 'bot is not something for newbies to play with. Please have a look at the following links. It is important for you to understand that the path from idea to implementation will have to pass through both technical and community approval. http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Automated_Edits/Code_of_Conduct http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Import/Guidelines In those links you'll also find advice on further lists with whom you will have to collaborate. best regards, Richard
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