Re: [OSM-talk] Large number of seemingly automated, non-SEO spam edits

On Mar 13, 2018 22:09, "Paul Johnson" wrote: > So what was the story It was the case of someone uploading data erroneously. After a block, they made contact to let us know. Best, Ethan ___ talk mailing list

Re: [OSM-talk] Large number of seemingly automated, non-SEO spam edits

Hi all, We've heard from the mappers and have (hopefully) solved the issue. Thank you for your vigilance! Best, Ethan aka FTA with the DWG ___ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk

Re: [Talk-us] SEO Damage to OSM

Just to bring a little perspective from the DWG (but speaking in a personal capacity): The issue of SEO groups adding information first came up at the beginning of 2016. We were able to revert a lot of the data for a while in cooperation with vigilant users. Blocks are useless in these cases

Re: [Talk-us] Mapping inside airports

> Has any one had any issues with airport security as a result of mapping > features inside US airports? I've had multiple-hour layovers in a few airports where I've done a substantial amount of POI mapping (e.g. [0]). Echoing Paul's comments, usually using a scribble or note feature on your

Re: [OSM-talk] NASA sites

I would agree with leaving NASA out of the name=* tag as we similarly don't name Fort Meade as ''United States Army Fort George G. Meade'' [0]. One exception to having NASA in the name is the headquarters building in downtown DC [1], but GSFC should probably have NASA removed from its name=

[OSM-talk] Hollywood Sign Rerouting

Another bonus to contributing to/using an open project...the data cannot be allegedly manipulated by someone or some group. Next, the residents, bolstered by the imprimatur of LaBonge's office, quietly persuaded [...] a producer of navigation equipment whose GPS units are used in cars, as well

[Talk-us] Madison, WI Maptime-OSM Meeting

in the Southern WI area but can't make it, do let me know...I am hoping this serves as a springboard to start a local OSM group and would love to keep you updated. Best Wishes, Ethan Nelson ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us