Dear All,

from your comments I can see that some of you took it personally. It is my default and I regret to hurt you in person by giving such a statement. This was not my intention and I really apologize for my rude and insensitive way of communication.

In fact I was looking for a global GIS database in order to complete a programm what is part of my own project. I was disappointed that your good work is not finished yet as I have visited the OSM pages five or six years ago. I found another way (webGIS) to complete this core functionallity of my project and wish you all the best and of cause success for your OSM project.

Best regards,

Flavio

Yes Flor, it might sounds arrogant, but it isn't really. Because I am on your part and would like to see this project succeeding. But I can't see any evidence here. So I try to put your attention on this fact by beeing a little bit provocative. What I want to say is something like: "Its time to change - Yes we can!", if you know what I mean.

So please do not take it personally.

Decentralized mapping is fine to me. But it is not managed and this is the key of a successful project. There should be a set out of rules and nominations of people, who are responsible for their part. There should be a time frame. Currently it looks as nobody really cares. So who should promote such a project?

The streetlist you referred to is a map and not a list. But it is a good point to start with. Worldwide. Even the openstreetmap.org page is out of date in terms of user friendliness. And data is becoming obsolete quickly - so how long do you think will this project persist?

For me this is a junky playground, a free software because there is no value behind it. This will never serve the world net community - to the benefit of the multi million dollar global corportations.

Regards,

Flavio

First is to bring it to an end. Afterwards we can think about updating procedures.

To finish this project. E.g. split the world into 10.000 sections and appoint for each a godparent, who is responsible to complete that section up to an specific date. Display the globe on openstreetmap and show, which sections are still available to be covered by volunteers.