For those, who don’t know: There is an app called StreetComplete.

StreetComplete is a mobile app that enhances OpenStreetMap (OSM) by allowing users to contribute to mapping efforts in their local areas. It gamifies the process of collecting and verifying geographic data through simple tasks.

Such simple tasks in StreetComplete could be providing information regarding:

  1. Classifying streets (one-way or not)?

  2. Is an object (e.g. a bank or a trash bin) still there, or was it removed by the city/state?

  3. When does shop XY open and close?

  4. Who is allowed to use the parking log?

  5. Does a bus station have lights?

  6. Can people with disabilities use the crosswalk?

  7. Is a way for bicycles?

It’s getting warmer outside. Why not going out and playing it bit? It might feel a little bit like Pokemon GO (but compared to it, your location data won’t be sold to Saudi Arabia).

If you usually don’t go outside often or walk outside often, maybe, this could be a motivation/reason…

Official website of StreetComplete with download links: https://streetcomplete.app/

If you have already use/played it, what’s your rank?

  • jagged_circle@feddit.nlEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Lol no. My IP geolocation is only 20% of the time the same continent as me. People use tools to protect that

    • Aatube@kbin.melroy.org
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      1 day ago

      Exactly, like Tor. Anonymizing your connection prevents connecting the downloaded locations to anyone identifiable in particular.