[Talk-us] A new openstreetmap.us

Alex Barth alex at mapbox.com
Sun Jun 30 18:31:49 UTC 2013


Like that idea. On the backlog.


On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Bryce Nesbitt <bryce2 at obviously.com> wrote:

> The instructions currently read:
>
> *1. Create an account on OpenStreetMap.org*
> *2. Click on “edit” and pick one of the editors to edit the map*
>
>
> Which seems a bit sparse and perhaps intimidating. Could that have a "3"?
> "Editing the map" is not every new person's goal.  Maybe give 'em good
> examples like:
>
> ...map a drinking water fountain in your business district...
> ...add a website tag to a shop, so people can find details...
> ...hike a trail with a GPS and record the track later...
> ...point out a great viewpoint by adding a symbol to the map...
> ...map a speed limit sign...
>
> Give 'em something that's both interesting and doable, a starter project.
>
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