@rachel I hope so. We don't need a problematic proprietary system for geolocation we need something we can all use & rely on.

#mapCode looked interesting but I'm a long way from an expert.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mapcode

Why do you want it dead?

Mapcode - Wikipedia

@artfulrobot
I only recently discovered #Mapcode; seems like it got some geospatial community buzz a decade ago, now mostly quiet
Mapcode Finder app available for iOS and Android
https://www.mapcode.com/
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mapcode
Mapcode

The Mapcode Foundation provides a free postcode/addressing system for all countries and all locations on Earth.

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