WuzzySep 26, 2023

#Google is trying again to convince you, YES YOU, to contribute for free to Google Maps.
Please don't.
It is 100% #proprietary, Google has full control over the data you added and people can only access Google Maps over proprietary channels where Google dictates the rules. This gives them too much power.

Contribute to #OpenStreetMap instead, it's a project by the community, for the community.

https://www.openstreetmap.org

#OSM #GoogleMaps #PSA #scam #capitalism #OpenData

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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

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Show threadJanealogy Scottish Fam HistSep 26, 2023
@Wuzzy very novice question here, is this in anyway suitable for mapping the names of crofts that have or are about to disappear and not named on OS maps? On a quick look there is not the detail for that to be done with much accuracy. Or am I missing the point??
Show threadDerick RethansSep 27, 2023

@Janealogy @Wuzzy Nope, adding locally known data to OpenStreetMap is great, as long as it can be verified on the ground.

I suspect, the crofts have a sign with their name?

Show threadJanealogy Scottish Fam HistSep 27, 2023
@derickr @Wuzzy No, no signs for most, and many are in ruins now.
Show threadDerick RethansSep 27, 2023

@Janealogy @Wuzzy As an example, could I show up and ask a local, and they wouldn't know the name?

That way, I'm still be able to verify it.

Don't sweat it though, OSM isn't *that* strict with this rule.

Show threadJanealogy Scottish Fam Hist
@derickr @Wuzzy Depends who you speak to! I have experimented with Google Maps but if there is an alternative without a steep learning curve I'd be keen to explore and get others from the area involved.
Sep 27, 2023 at 10:51amWeb
Show threadDerick RethansSep 27, 2023

@Janealogy @Wuzzy Personally, I think it would be a great addition.

You can always reach out to other local mappers first, and most of them would be happy to help too: https://resultmaps.neis-one.org/oooc?zoom=11&lat=59.02816&lon=-3.05407&layers=B0FTFFFFT&contributors=FFTTTT (Orkney, for examples) — each user profile will have a "Send Message" link.