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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 bench 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 lot?

  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 around outside often, maybe this could be a motivation/reason...

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

FAQ: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/StreetComplete/FAQ

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

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[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

TL:DR: Jawg.io to render the map. Takes no information from you.

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

Its gonna know what tiles you're downloading and thereby your approximate location.

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

That's just slightly more precise than IP geolocation. As long as you use a cellphone with internet, your "approximate" location is out there somewhere unless you use Tor or something.

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 hours ago

Out there somewhere, but not at jawg.io unless you're using Street Complete. I mean I've heard worse and its probably no big deal, but best to be transparent about it so users can make an informed decision.

Contrast with OSMAND, where I downloaded my entire state and I can use the app without internet access at all.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

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 2 points 6 hours ago

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