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I wonder if there is a way to automate this using Google maps and places data...

• mejackreed 13y ago
  On some level, certain things could be automated but: 1. It definitely violates Google's TOS: https://developers.google.com/maps/terms https://developers.google.com/maps/terms 2. Also, in my opinion is contrary to the spirit of the OSM community A more powerful approach would be providing resources and tools for teachers and students to map their communities and places around the world. The map data becomes more robust, and students get a great opportunity to learn about new places and geography.
  • welder 13y ago
    How about showing the equivalent Google map when editing an OSM map?
    • Doctor_Fegg 13y ago
      Nope. That'd be an invitation to copy Google's copyrighted data, which defeats the whole point of OSM.
• welder 13y ago
  Why so many downvotes? Can't ask legitimate questions on HN anymore?
  • BHSPitMonkey 13y ago
    Doesn't appear downvoted to me.
    • welder 13y ago
      It was -5 but now it's +1.
  • chippy 13y ago
    Agreed - we really should encourage contributions to the discussions, rather than "i disagree points". (I cannot downvote, all I see is the comment in a lighter shade of grey. If I could, would I be able to see the number of downvotes?)
    • saraid216 13y ago
      > If I could, would I be able to see the number of downvotes? The only person who can see number of upvotes/downvotes is the person who made the comment. I am pretty sure this is to prevent making leaderboards out of trolling, but I could be wrong.