Handling bad imports

Handling bad imports is hopefully not going to be something we'll have to do very often. Imports should not be carried out very often, and when they are, they should be carried very carefully in accordance with the Import/Guidelines. If someone fails to follow this, then that's something we have a right to be annoyed about, however...

The procedure would be something similar to handling Vandalism. This includes "assume good faith". In the first instance we must assume that everyone is at least trying to make the data better. As set out in procedure for Vandalism, you should start off with calm discussion rather than angry accusations.

We have a special email address: imports [at] openstreetmap.org to contact the Foundation/Import Support Working Group who can help dealing with bad imports.