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Where can I contribute instead of Google Maps? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
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I used to add photos to Google Maps. As I grew up, I feel that I dont want to support us corporation.

Which alternative is the most popular in your country? In Poland I use mapy.com, and I add ratings, photos of the places. Is there any better platform? What do you use in France, Germany, Italy etc?

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[โ€“] 82 points 2 months ago (2 children)

For osm I can recommend https://streetcomplete.app/ which gamifys adding entries

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  • [โ€“] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    i tried it, but it mostly asks about Roadsurfaces and such minor details. its cool but i would say its to fine detail and i see now where options to add buisnesses...

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  • [โ€“] 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

    It's a bit hidden: press the layer button, then "Places". You should see a red button with a cross at the bottom of your screen, you can use it to add a business. Same thing to add benches, trash bins, bike locks, etc: use the "Objects" layer.

    You can also use the layer button to fill details about street lighting, parking spaces, etc.

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  • [โ€“] 9 points 2 months ago

    You can also filter what quests are show, if it seems a bit overwhelming or you don't want to contribute to road surfaces, roof shapes, etc.

    Burger menu > Settings > Quest selection and display order

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  • [โ€“] [S] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    No app for ios. Ehh ;)

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  • [โ€“] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)
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  • [โ€“] [S] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    So if I modify something there, is it updating open street maps org?

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    Yes

    However, apart from facts (ie name, opening times, etc) there's little to add in the way of comments, photos, etc. For that see the other posts

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  • [โ€“] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I dont see an option to edit there anything. I wanted to add photos but I cant.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Agreed.

    Open Streetmap only deals with the details - if you want to add photos, etc, then you'll need other applications / websites

    As @hendrik@palaver.p3x.de mentioned: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Panoramax

    Mapillary is similar, but it was bought up by facebook, so I don't think you're looking for that one.

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