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Everything #OpenStreetMap related is welcome: software releases, showing of your work, questions about how to tag something, as long as it has to do with OpenStreetMap or OpenStreetMap-related software.

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

Join OpenStreetMap and start mapping: https://www.openstreetmap.org/.

There are many communication channels about OSM, many organized around a certain country or region. Discover them on https://openstreetmap.community/

https://mapcomplete.org/ is an easy-to-use website to view, edit and add points (such as shops, restaurants and others)

https://learnosm.org/en/ has a lot of information for beginners too.

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Hi, i'm new and want to contribute (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works to c/openstreetmap@lemmy.ml

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I recently got a Pixel and installed GrapheneOS on it. I would like to add some places to the map. Is there anything I need to know regarding preserving my privacy while contributing?

Thank you for any advice.

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[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Your contributions are public

[–] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I understand that, but in what way? I know I need to sign up, but I will be using a screen name. Is there anything that would tie me to edits, assuming I upload them randomly?

[–] sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today 3 points 2 months ago

Make sure your first edit isn't your home address for sure. If you just upload places you go to and your neighborhood someone could tie that to you