[Osmf-talk] How can one help out OSM?

Jo Walsh metazool at fastmail.net
Sat Mar 28 06:08:31 UTC 2020


Thank you all for the pointers! Of the working groups, some listed are inactive, some officially disbanded, bumping those to another page would help incomers to pick a direction.

Allan's idea of helping Ops WG folk do capacity planning and budgeting for infrastructure is oddly appealing, dont really have direct experience of this side of ops but it's something i should learn to get good at.

Joost your todolist sounds potentially heavy, maybe you can drop a copy of it in your diary so we can all gaze upon it in quiet despair?

Cheers,


Jo


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  Jo Walsh
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On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, at 3:51 PM, Joost Schouppe wrote:
> Hi Jo,
> 
> Thanks for offering help!
> 
> To extend on Allan's message, the working groups are working on all 
> sorts of issues and could use help. I'd recommend having a look at 
> recent meeting minutes 
> (https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Working_Group_Minutes) and see if 
> there's any topic there that interests you. Same for the Board - we 
> have a series of topics that we are forming "special committees" on, 
> where Board members work together with regular members to move things 
> forward. Or just think of what -you- would like to see happen, and see 
> if you can find a place where that would fit in. Most things that 
> happen in OSMF, happen because someone thinks they themselves should 
> work on them! But if you don't have a priority list in mind yourself, 
> I'd be happy to have a chat about my personal to do list - I'd be 
> thrilled to outsource some of it :D
> 
> Best,
> Joost
> 
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 2:57 PM Allan Mustard <allan at mustard.net> wrote:
> > Operations Working Group continues to look for members who *don't want to be sysadmins* but are interested in helping with budgeting, forecasting demand so hardware/software needs can be predicted and budgeted for, that sort of back-office work, in case you have experience or willingness to learn.
> 
> > apm
> 
> > On 3/27/2020 8:34 AM, Matthew Gibb wrote:
> >> Hi Jo,
> >> 
> >> For the mapping side of things, I think having a personal connection with where you map is always a good starting point for returning to OSM (eg places you're familiar with, neighboring towns that have received less attention on the map). Adding the additional details beyond what one can see in the imagery can go a long way.
> >> 
> >> A recent blog post from Mapillary, OSM-US, GeoChicas, and HOT highlighted a number of ongoing mapping initiatives that could also use support, as well as other opportunities to contribute [1].
> >> 
> >> While a longer term commitment, working groups within the OSMF would also benefit from increased involvement. While I can't speak to any specific group needs, I know it comes up often. 
> >> 
> >> All the best and welcome back, 
> >> 
> >> Matt
> >> 
> >>  [1]: https://blog.mapillary.com/update/2020/03/19/Mapping_in_the_Times_of_Covid-19_and_How_You_Can_H.html 
> >> 
> >> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 8:59 PM Jo Walsh <metazool at fastmail.net> wrote:
> >>> Hi folks,
> >>> 
> >>>  Having a bit more time on one's hands, what are the most needed ways to volunteer effort to support OSM? What's the pathway in for potential contributors who may be new to OSM culture or have lost touch with it for a while?
> >>> 
> >>>  Cheers,
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>>  Jo
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> 
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