[openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website] Designate regions where new accounts cannot edit or add notes (Issue #6512)

Pablo Brasero notifications at github.com
Mon Nov 10 15:27:11 UTC 2025


pablobm created an issue (openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website#6512)

### Problem

Common sources of vandalism and spam include anonymous users or those with recently-created accounts.

Specifically regarding notes, the debate is still open as to whether anonymous accounts should be able to create notes at all. See https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/we-dont-need-anonymous-notes/105335

### Description

Implement the ability to designate regions where new accounts cannot make map edits or create notes.

### Detail

- New section on the website, accessible by admins and moderators.
- [ ] TODO: interface to designate area: rectangle, circle? What is available with the current tools?
- When a note/edit is created within the designated area, by an anonymous or recent (TBD) user, the creation is denied and the user is shown a descriptive error message.

### Open questions
- [ ] What about comments? On changesets and notes.
- [ ] How do we define a "recent" user?

### Screenshots

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