OpenStreetMap
A controversy that occasionally arises concerns the overall density of information that should be aspired on the OpenStreetMap. It is my firm belief that every minuscule detail has an intrinsic value on its own that justifies its existence and issuance on the OpenStreetMap. From this I deduce that mappers should be oriented towards the goal of maximising the density of information on the OpenStreetMap.
Discussion
Comment from Harry Wood on 24 May 2021 at 08:26
What? Every blade of grass?
Mega-detail can be fun, but I think it’s bad to create an imbalance in the map in way which we have no hope of evening out. Obviously any mapping involves boosting detail levels at a local level, but it’s good to think about the wider area. So the best thing is if you’re mapping to raise the level of detail of an area to bring it in line with surrounding areas, but if you’re going very detailed on a patch near your home, I think it’s good to keep a cap on that. Only go to a level of detail which is realistically attainable across a wider area, either by you on your own, or perhaps assuming some help from other mappers.