[OSM-dev] Map distortions in JOSM

[Gervase Markham]

Robert (Jamie) Munro wrote:
> This is probably more of a "talk" question... Dev is usually for
> questions about improving the server, but I don't think we are too strict.

So it's for the development of the OSM server, as opposed to e.g. JOSM?

> Make sure your preferences are set to Mercator projection, not ESPG:4326
> in the maps/projections pane. This projection will make circles that are
> relatively small seem still circular. 

Ah, that's the trick. Thanks :-) And the NPE maps look much better, too.

Is there any reason this isn't the default? Most people map in the small 
rather than in the large.

Gerv