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StreetComplete: A fun way to contribute to OpenStreetMap (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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StreetComplete makes contributing to OpenStreetMap easy and fun by turning contributions into "quests" on a map for you to complete. No personal information is required, just create an OpenStreetMap account, and start contributing directly in your area!

I tried this out myself, and it is truly fantastic! I had never heard of it, and I'm sure many of you haven't either, so spread the word!

Tip: When entering buildings to ask questions (opening hours, etc.) be ready to explain what OpenStreetMap is :)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The info you enter is then directly added to the OpenStreetMap in your name, without the need to use another editor.

Wut mean?

[–] Cris_Color 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You sign in with your OSM account, and then when you add information via street complete your account submits the changes without needing to use the more advanced osm web interface

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"your name" is the account you made to make submissions?

[–] jqubed 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, your OpenStreetMap username. Does not need to be something truly related to you, in fact since most of your edits are likely to be near where you live or work I would strongly recommend they not be something related to you or any usernames you would normally use online.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

thank you! alright my paranoia laden privacy shit posters... got to do our part!