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0 pointsnicbou5y ago0 comments

I have massive respect for OSM maintainers. People don't appreciate how much work goes into the map data.

Anyway, you're right. In practice, protecting your privacy is a massive hassle. I just do it step by step, knowing that even half-assing it is better than nothing.

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matkoniecz5y ago

I really hope that privacy situation will start getting better - or at least not getting worse.

For email I basically gave up (for now) as it will likely leak on other side anyway.

But I aggressively avoid cloud sync, and my files on cloud are either public or locally encrypted before uploading. Well, at least it protects against non-targeted attacks.

> I have massive respect for OSM maintainers. People don't appreciate how much work goes into the map data.

Just in case that you have an Android phone - I recommend StreetComplete, it allows limited editing with zero OSM-specific knowledge. Registering for OSM account is the most difficult part.

It works by asking about already mapped elements, while you are in front of them. See https://github.com/streetcomplete/StreetComplete#screenshots

nicbouOP5y ago

I do contribute through OsmAnd. I mapped a few gas stations in more desolate areas. However this is a much more exciting way to contribute. Thanks for sharing!

matkoniecz5y ago

Thank you for mapping! Especially in remote areas.

I am glad that you like SC :)

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matkoniecz5y ago

I really hope that privacy situation will start getting better - or at least not getting worse.

For email I basically gave up (for now) as it will likely leak on other side anyway.

But I aggressively avoid cloud sync, and my files on cloud are either public or locally encrypted before uploading. Well, at least it protects against non-targeted attacks.

> I have massive respect for OSM maintainers. People don't appreciate how much work goes into the map data.

Just in case that you have an Android phone - I recommend StreetComplete, it allows limited editing with zero OSM-specific knowledge. Registering for OSM account is the most difficult part.

It works by asking about already mapped elements, while you are in front of them. See https://github.com/streetcomplete/StreetComplete#screenshots

nicbouOP5y ago

I do contribute through OsmAnd. I mapped a few gas stations in more desolate areas. However this is a much more exciting way to contribute. Thanks for sharing!

matkoniecz5y ago

Thank you for mapping! Especially in remote areas.

I am glad that you like SC :)

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