For those, who don’t know: There is an app called StreetComplete.

StreetComplete is a mobile app that enhances OpenStreetMap (OSM) by allowing users to contribute to mapping efforts in their local areas. It gamifies the process of collecting and verifying geographic data through simple tasks.

Such simple tasks in StreetComplete could be providing information regarding:

  1. Classifying streets (one-way or not)?

  2. Is an object (e.g. a bench or a trash bin) still there, or was it removed by the city/state?

  3. When does shop XY open and close?

  4. Who is allowed to use the parking lot?

  5. Does a bus station have lights?

  6. Can people with disabilities use the crosswalk?

  7. Is a way for bicycles?

It’s getting warmer outside. Why not going out and playing it bit? It might feel a little bit like Pokemon GO (but compared to it, your location data won’t be sold to Saudi Arabia).

If you usually don’t go outside often or walk around outside often, maybe this could be a motivation/reason…

Official website of StreetComplete with download links: https://streetcomplete.app/

FAQ: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/StreetComplete/FAQ

StreetComplete feature image

If you have already use/played it, what’s your rank?

  • Simon Poole@en.osm.town
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    7 hours ago

    @pr06lefs @lemmydividebyzero you should really only use @fdroidorg if you buy in to their philosophy that everybody is out there is trying to get you.

    Essentially if you have a web service and write an app for it, or you write/use a web service that supports the functionality of the app that can’t be simply replaced (because it is app specific) they will immediately “anti-feature” you. Its a shame because it makes it difficult to find the real issues in all the noise they produce.