Thread: Threats over legal action and abuse of OSMF trademark policy

This morning I have received a message from an OSMF representative, which was not directed to me, but received via our Dutch webmaster address. I am shocked to find out that the OSMF is using the OpenStreetMap trademarks as means of legal harassment to get in contact with operators of non-functioning legacy services which predates the existence of OSMF as whole.
As community member I would have expected that this entire email wasn’t send as: “Could we help with the operational issues of XXXX.openstreetmap.nl?” instead of the latter, which ended up in my mailbox. Again: I am not the creator or operator of this service, and in my opinion this style of communication is not what OpenStreetMap started with nor should be used ever to reach out or acquire information.

Just stumbled upon this post and wanted to chime in. It's disheartening to hear about the issues surrounding the OSMF trademark policy. From what I understand, it seems like there may have been some miscommunication or misunderstanding in the email you received. It's important for organizations like OSMF to approach such matters with sensitivity and clarity. Everyone makes mistakes, and it's essential to address them in a respectful manner. But if you're feeling psychological pressure, you may find it helpful to check out https://digitalinvestigation.com/blackmail. It's in everyone's best interest to maintain that spirit of openness, inclusivity, and respectful communication.