Re: [OSM-talk] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

2023-02-09 Thread john whelan
I think the issue is more fit for the purpose. For critical work the OSM database cannot be relied upon. We have too many inexperienced mappers who can inadvertantly corrupt the map. There are processes to allow an area to be watched so a mapper can double check any changes in a specific area.

Re: [OSM-talk] [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

2023-02-09 Thread stevea
My local chapter of OSM is in the USA (OSM-US), but yes, I think you (all) are on the right approach here: the "Australia / Oceania Chapter" (I think it is, or is called) as a semi-formal sub-community within OSM, or even an "official" chapter, is the "first stop" along the way of this sort of

Re: [OSM-talk] [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

2023-02-09 Thread Andrew Harvey
Hi Rob, Interesting point you raise! While on the surface you'd think terms (from the OSMF Terms of Use https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use#III._Unlawful_and_other_unauthorized_uses) only ask you not to use OSMF services like the website, API for those purposes and not the data, it i

[OSM-talk] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

2023-02-09 Thread rob potter
Hi, I am representing the state transport department Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria, Australia) - OpenStreetMap Wiki and we are looking to consume the OSM road & rail networks for our o

[OSM-talk] consultation on list moderation

2023-02-09 Thread Mikel Maron
Hello talk I'm writing on behalf of the OSMF Board to solicit feedback on moderation of the talk and osmf-talk mailing lists since May 2022.  In May 2022, the OSMF Board approved moderation on the osmf-talk and talk mailing lists. And we set a timeline of 8 months for a consultation with the lis