[Gsoc-orga] GSoC Project Proposal: OpenStreetMap Community Chat Platform

[Simon Poole]

Hi Maid

I would be very sceptical about the value of any such proposal, given 
that both Matrix and IRC channels exist and are used widely in the 
community, and there is even a custom chat plugin for JOSM. You would 
need to expand a bit on how your idea would add value over everything 
that exists.

Kind regards

Simon

Am 05.03.2025 um 23:28 schrieb Shadow M1K1:
>
> Dear openstreetmap team,
>
> I hope you're doing well. I am interested in applying for Google 
> Summer of Code and would like to propose a project idea that could 
> benefit the OpenStreetMap community.
>
> My idea is to develop a dedicated chat platform for OSM users, with 
> separate sections for mappers, developers, and other contributors. 
> This would provide a structured space for discussions, real-time 
> mapping support, and collaboration on projects. Additionally, the 
> platform could integrate with existing OSM tools to enhance usability 
> and engagement.
>
> Before I move forward with my application, I wanted to check if this 
> idea aligns with OSM’s goals and whether it would be a valuable 
> addition to the community. I would greatly appreciate your feedback or 
> any guidance on refining the proposal.
>
> Looking forward to your thoughts!
>
> Best regards,
> Maid Bajrektarevic
>
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