At first it was rough around the edges but after I filled in the missing information to the database my experience got a whole lot better and now I get to enjoy the best looking maps app!

  • @[email protected]
    42•1 month ago

    I made it a habit to add whatever place I want to navigate to, or add info like opening hours, if it is missing in the map and I have the time.
    It’s a really satisfying feeling to set an address as destination, knowing you put it on the map.
    I also use StreetComplete to gamify my daily mental health walk.

    • WxFischEnglish
      12•1 month ago

      What’s the best way to do this from mobile while I’m out and about? I’d love to help contribute for my area (and to teach family/friends how to contribute as well) but I don’t have a great handle on where to start myself.

      • @[email protected]
        16•1 month ago

        The easiest way would be StreetComplete.
        It gives you markers on a map with questions you can answer in app, to update and complete Openstreetmap data.
        Vespucci is an app you can use for more more comprehensive edits, like adding new objects.

        • WxFischEnglish
          7•1 month ago

          Thanks, I’ll check it out!

        • @____
          4•1 month ago

          +1 on StreetComplete. Keep in mind, it restricts contributions to the area you’re currently in based on location data. I resorted to spoofing my GPS location so that I could keep contributing :P

          Vespucci seems interesting, thanks for the suggestion!

          • @[email protected]
            3•1 month ago

            Umm,… you are supposed to contribute based on observations in the real world.
            Why would you need to spoof your location?

            • @____
              7•1 month ago

              To cover other neighbourhoods in my city that I know well. When I am physically there, I’m usually biking and can’t edit real-time, so I do so afterwards at home. I verify all my potential changes and ensure they match what I’ve seen. I’ve covered about half my city so far :)

      • @egrets
        8•1 month ago

        On iOS I use Every Door (simple, based on adding additional info to existing places) or Go Map! (fully-fledged editor). They’re both a little rough around the edges, but they’re fair solid.