There was a discussion several months ago proposing irc like client for each job. I think embedding synchronous communication for each job is a good approach to providing real-time feedback to those working on a specific project/job.
For some prior art, check out MapCraft [0]. Related tickets [1 and 2] [0] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/MapCraft [1] https://github.com/hotosm/osm-tasking-manager/issues/148 [2] https://github.com/hotosm/osm-tasking-manager/issues/40 On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Mark Cupitt <markcup...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I have been a bit quiet, just coming back on line after one month > recovering form a Motor Bike Crash. Seems I am not as invincible as I > thought :) > > Nick +1 for your comments, I totally agree. I also think and Opt In or Opt > Out Check Box "Please send me comments" on the Task for each User, or On > the Users Profile for all Tasks would be of a lot of use. Some users may > want feedback whilst some may not. The Validator then knows he is welcome > to provide feedback, tips and tricks which is a fantastic way of sharing > knowledge. To help police inappropriate Validation Comments, a "Report This > Validation Message" Button could be to be sent to someone in HOT to review > so that the system is not abused, as pretty much anyone could can be a > Validator. > > Feedback from Validators provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, > especially for new users and the dialog that is created can only be of huge > benefit to those people who want it. When I started, I certainly would have > asked for feedback. Andrew B gave me a huge amount of help via mumble on > all sorts of tips and tricks .. and helped bring me closer to the HOT > Community in a lot of ways . > > Cheers > Mark > > Cheers > > Mark > > > Regards > > Mark Cupitt > > "If we change the world, let it bear the mark of our intelligence" > > Hire Me on Freelancer > > See me on Open StreetMap <https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Mark_Cupitt> > > See me on LinkedIn <http://ph.linkedin.com/in/markcupitt> > > > *See me on StackExchange <http://gis.stackexchange.com/users/17846/mark-c>* > > > =============================================================================================== > The contents of this email are intended only for the individual(s) to whom > it is addressed and may contain > confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended > recipient, you must not disclose, copy, distribute, > or use the contents of this email. If you have received this email in > error, please notify the sender immediately and > delete the email and any attachments. > =============================================================================================== > > > > On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Nick Allen <nick.allen...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> On the subject of validation. >> >> As someone who now spends most of their mapping time validating, I think >> we 'sell' it the wrong way. I only use the validation button in JOSM now if >> I think I am going to find something, and generally use the HOT-Validate >> paint Style (Well worth trying if you're a JOSM user, even if you don't >> validate). But I think even that is too much of a requirement. I have seen >> some excellent mapping by iD & Potlatch users & I would like to see some of >> them carrying out validating - if they are capable of mapping to such a >> high standard then they are perfectly capable of zooming in to look at >> others work & saying 'yes', 'yes but', or 'no'. I rarely use the 'no' >> option and to be honest it could just as easily be an experienced mapper >> because it generally means there is a significant portion of the square not >> mapped (I like to think the imagery didn't load properly & that was why >> they missed the village entirely!) >> >> Mapping = >> I'd like to see us rewrite the manuals, wiki's, slideshows etc., so they >> show mapping for HOT needs roads connected, traced at a suitable scale & >> classed more or less correctly (I don't think we should get too hung up >> about this - its often only when you are looking at an area of several >> squares in size that you can work out which are the primary, secondary, >> tertiary etc - get it traced, tag what it looks like & make sure that >> someone with an overview alters the tags later if need be). Buildings >> square or round and as accurate as they can be within reason. Rivers >> traced. leisure= common & amenity=school where appropriate - anything else >> specific to the project. >> >> Validating= >> Make sure that Mapping = was done ok. >> >> It would be good to offer variety to our mappers & validating, if sold >> correctly, is not difficult & can be very rewarding. 99% of the time I'm >> making comments like 'All looks good, thanks'. Occasionally it's something >> like 'Looks good, but can you join the roads to each other & not the >> landuse=residential boundary. I've sorted it this time', I worried for a >> while about sending messages to mappers about ways they could improve, but >> the feedback I've had from those concerned has been good, and I make sure I >> only send a message if it's obvious the person is making the same mistake >> consistently - a point in case being round huts which are not obvious >> unless someone points them out. (wiki entry about validating >> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Tasking_Manager/Validating_data >> if I've interested you). >> >> I'd still like a tick box in the TM so that when I want to send my >> comments to the mapper, I can easily do so. But I don't think that is as >> important as allowing mappers easier access to the validators comments. >> >> Just a few thoughts - by the way, I'd welcome help from anyone who >> fancies doing more validating! If you'd like it, I'm quite happy to >> validate your validations until you feel more confident. >> >> -- >> >> Nick >> >> Volunteer 'Tallguy' for >> https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_Team >> >> http://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Tallguy >> >> Treasurer, website & Bonus Ball admin for >> http://www.6thswanleyscouts.org.uk/ (treasu...@6thswanleyscouts.org.uk) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> HOT mailing list >> HOT@openstreetmap.org >> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > HOT mailing list > HOT@openstreetmap.org > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot > > -- cheers, maning ------------------------------------------------------ "Freedom is still the most radical idea of all" -N.Branden wiki: http://esambale.wikispaces.com/ blog: http://epsg4253.wordpress.com/ ------------------------------------------------------
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