The hobby? Contributing to OpenStreetMap. I found an app called Street Complete that makes it exceptionally easy, basically it just asks you questions about features along your walking route. Thanks to doing this, I’ve discovered several hidden features of the neighborhood like small public gardens full of herbs, public library boxes, and more.
Doing it also feels constructive, because I know I’m helping build up a resource to challenge Google’s near-monopoly. It’s very satisfying to clear all the dots from the map, and I find myself looking forward to my walks and planning out which streets I’ll walk next.
Happy helping!
This sounds awesome I’ll look into it! I bet the folks over at the Degoogle Yourself community would like to see this. Not sure how to crosslink though.
This sounds fun! I already added some benches during my walks but never contributed in a major way. Certainly going to check it out
Would love to contribute if they ever release an iOS app.
Given that it would require an entire rewrite of the app, and Apple is no friend to open source software, I very much doubt it will happen.
There are plenty of open source apps on iOS. Apple has nothing to do with that.
Either way, I know it takes time to develop apps and I don’t expect anything. But I’m also not going to switch to Android just to volunteer my own time.
Nobody said you had to switch.
I love the idea! Do you know if there are any apps doing the same for iOS? Would love to contribute!
Commenting to remember. I’d also love to do this
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