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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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Ben_on_Lemmy@lemmy.ml

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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[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I just had a thought - you could pick out 3-4 fixed areas that need a lot of edits and alternate between them. Then your location would be somewhat obscured. You can do a lot of good work with satellite imagery and public records. Plus if you ever end up visiting, you'll really know your way around!