[OSM-talk] Stares

[Igor Brejc]

Nick Whitelegg wrote:
>> I tend to keep my GPS unit in my pocket when I encounter people. The 
>> accuracy probably suffers, but at least I don't get the stares :)
>>     
>
> To be honest I'd have thought keeping the gps unit out would mean you're 
> less likely to get harassed - it makes you look like you're kind of doing 
> something official.
>
> Luckily I've never really had any major trouble but my standard response 
> would probably be "Got the internet? Look up www.openstreetmap.org. Is 
> your street on there and named? No? Will it soon will be..."
>
> Nick
>
> __
Well the remote villages I visit sometimes when hiking probably haven't 
heard yet of internet ;).
And they usually don't like surveyors, since they fear someone will 
steal their land :)
So I think my pocket is still the best strategy for this situation... 
especially when I see 'beware of dog' sign :)

Igor

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