StreetComplete makes contributing to OpenStreetMap easy and fun by turning contributions into “quests” on a map for you to complete. No personal information is required, just create an OpenStreetMap account, and start contributing directly in your area!

I tried this out myself, and it is truly fantastic! I had never heard of it, and I’m sure many of you haven’t either, so spread the word!

Tip: When entering buildings to ask questions (opening hours, etc.) be ready to explain what OpenStreetMap is :)

  • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Love me some street complete! It’s a great way for me to get out of the house and do stuff even when places are closed, since I’m not awake during the day

  • Balon_Josaca@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I started to use it, IT’S AMAZING! HOLY… Something to do while walking is to observe and ask around, which I want to do, without having no reason to do y’know.

    When I get asked why, I just say I’m just confirming what Google Maps said to me (which tbf can be outdated) so I get updated!

    I like it, especially in my city and region where I haven’t heard of major OSM users or editors…

    Thank you so much for recommending this!

    • The 8232 Project@lemmy.mlOP
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      2 months ago

      IT’S AMAZING! HOLY…

      My exact reaction to trying it! I wish I had known about this so much sooner.

      When I get asked why, I just say I’m just confirming what Google Maps said to me (which tbf can be outdated) so I get updated!

      I’ve gotten so used to lying or social engineering to maintain my privacy, that it felt weird to be honest about actually contributing to a map and telling people what it is.

      Thank you so much for recommending this!

      You’re welcome! But thank the StreetComplete team for making such a wonderful way to contribute to OSM

  • GideonBear@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    I would like to recommend SCEE if you’ve been using StreetComplete for a while. It offers some advanced features like editing tags, but more importantly some needed QOL improvements like the overlay quick-selector, and GPX notes.

    • The 8232 Project@lemmy.mlOP
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      2 months ago

      Yes! You can download nearby quests for your location, and complete them fully offline. Afterwards, you can connect to the internet to upload your edits to OSM at your earliest convenience.

    • baatliwala@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      The only thing which F-Droid reports is that it uses jawg.io for visualising the map tiles and that is considered non-free is because it is… commercial?

      This is the quote from the Streetcomplete github:

      Since mid 2020, JawgMaps provides their vector map tiles service to StreetComplete for free, i.e. the background map displayed in the app.

      Personally I don’t care that much about FOSS/non-FOSS but IMO a reason like that is least of my concerns when looking at open source. If they’re providing a free (as in money) service to an open source app then that’s perfectly fine.