[Talk-us] Onboarding new mappers | Keeping track of changes

[Clay Smalley]

I make an effort to welcome new mappers when I see them, but it's
unrealistic to ensure every new mapper is onboarded this way. There needs
to be a more formal process, and I like a lot of the ideas that have been
presented.
On Jun 26, 2013 12:54 PM, "stevea" <steveaOSM at softworkers.com> wrote:

> **
> Good discussion!
>
> I regularly click on the History tab in a wide swath of Bay Area (my home
> turf) looking for new edits, and especially, new mappers.  I virtually
> always make it a point to welcome new mappers in the area with something
> along the lines of "great job, welcome to the community!"  Depending on
> their response (from none to enthusiasm) I will "friend" them and/or offer
> my technical expertise, history of the area, suggestions, answers to their
> questions or whatever else they want/need to know.
>
> I realize not everybody can or will do this, but imagine what a very nice
> and welcoming place OSM would be if most OSM volunteers (who are
> intermediate and advanced contributors) DID do this!  (OSM is a fairly
> friendly place right now, don't get me wrong).
>
> Just like my mother taught me about waving to the neighbors:  it doesn't
> cost ANYthing to be friendly!
>
> (Being HELPFUL can take time, yes, but please, "give what you can.")
>
> It isn't creepy or Big Brother to click on the History tab and watch what
> is going on around you.  Rather, it makes for a better and friendlier
> mapping community.  Those who are ham radio operators, think of the
> deep-knowledge "Elmers" in the community who give back so much.  It's the
> same thing:  shared wisdom.
>
> SteveA
> California
>
>
> Bryce Nesbitt writes:
>
> 3) A first edit could go in a queue for an experienced mapper to look at
> and comment on.  Hopefully that comment is "*great job, welcome to the
> community!*"
>
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