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Help break the US hold on map data (streetcomplete.app)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Currently there's only 3 big players when it comes to maps. You've got Google, Apple and Microsoft.

Let's try to make OpenStreetMap the best map there is. Go grab StreetComplete and start mapping your surroundings when you're out and about.

All the data is under a public license and managed by a non-profit foundation in the UK.

It's very easy to get started, and quite addictive.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Agreed, however getting 100-1000 or so people using street complete would do a lot more than getting one to use Vespucci or Rapid.

Not that I object to those tools. Looking more to spread awareness and engagement.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Totally agree with you, I just think we should be forthright about each tool's capabilities.

In my personal experience, after a few days of use (going down my block adding stores) I realized that there were certain things I couldn't add/change in OrganicMaps so I needed a different tool.

That said, it's still the first tool I reach for since it's so easy and user friendly.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Baby steps. Ease them into it and before you know it they're spending hours updating their local area in Vespucchi or Rapid. 😁