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I have a new hobby that gets me out walking in my neighborhood, even down side streets I've never visited. It also forces me to slow down and notice all the details I've never stopped to take in! (lemmy.ml)

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The hobby? Contributing to OpenStreetMap. I found an app called Street Complete that makes it exceptionally easy, basically it just asks you questions about features along your walking route. Thanks to doing this, I've discovered several hidden features of the neighborhood like small public gardens full of herbs, public library boxes, and more.

Doing it also feels constructive, because I know I'm helping build up a resource to challenge Google's near-monopoly. It's very satisfying to clear all the dots from the map, and I find myself looking forward to my walks and planning out which streets I'll walk next.

Happy helping!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Would love to contribute if they ever release an iOS app.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Given that it would require an entire rewrite of the app, and Apple is no friend to open source software, I very much doubt it will happen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There are plenty of open source apps on iOS. Apple has nothing to do with that.

Either way, I know it takes time to develop apps and I don’t expect anything. But I’m also not going to switch to Android just to volunteer my own time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Nobody said you had to switch.