Re: [HOT] Mailing List Code of Conduct

2020-09-29 Thread Clifford Snow
On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 7:45 AM Can Unen wrote: > Hello everybody, I'm writing to carry a conversation in HOTOSM membership > lists to here, hoping to kick-off a discussion and maybe reach a consensus. > > A couple of days ago Mikel had asked about the governing code of conduct > for this mailing

[HOT] Hurricane Michael Tasks for the Florida Panhandle

2018-10-19 Thread Clifford Snow
For all those interested in helping efforts in the Florida Panhandle, I have three tasks on the US Chapter's Tasking Manager: - Task 85 - Bay County FL Roads - Task 87 Franklin County MS Building Import - Task 90 Bay County FL Building and Address Import. Just head over to https://tasks.

Re: [HOT] Leaving my Missing Maps job

2017-02-22 Thread Clifford Snow
Pete, Thanks for all your efforts to make Missing Maps a great resource and congratulations on your new job. Best, Clifford Snow On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Pete Masters wrote: > Hello all, I hope you are well... > > Apologies for using the mailing list to send a personal messa

Re: [HOT] A project that needs validators and very experienced mappers

2016-11-26 Thread Clifford Snow
I passed the request along to a local Costa Rica Mapper. Sure be nice if we could get some cloud free imagery. I've drive some of the area in the task area, but not that familiar. Clifford On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 7:39 PM, Blake Girardot wrote: > I created a project that is all about validation.

Re: [HOT] Fwd: [OSM-talk] local community builders, unite?

2016-11-16 Thread Clifford Snow
Heather, Did you intend to provide a link to an articale on Local Communities? On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 8:05 AM, Heather Leson wrote: > HI, this article on Local Communities may be of interest > > heather > > Heather Leson > heatherle...@gmail.com > Twitter/skype: HeatherLeson > Blog: textontechs

Re: [HOT] How AI applied to HighRes Satellite Imagery can help OSM Mappers?

2016-08-06 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, Aug 6, 2016 at 2:39 PM, Laura O'Grady wrote: > This is the link [1] to the presentation from Facebook at SOTM that I'm > referring to. For some reason it's not in the YT videos [2] from the > conference. > Unfortunately Facebook did not give us permission to record their talk. Clifford

Re: [HOT] scrolling round the map in JOSM on a Mac

2016-05-20 Thread Clifford Snow
Two finger drag also works. But the number 1 solution - Use a Mouse... On Fri, May 20, 2016 at 4:24 PM, Mike Thompson wrote: > It's been awhile, but I think this works: > http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac/how-right-click-on-mac-3610351/ > > (hold down the ctrl key and click) > > On Fri, May

Re: [HOT] Squared buildings

2016-04-14 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 3:16 PM, john whelan wrote: > So your suggestion on how to deal with the existing poorly mapped > buildings would be? 1. Determine the cause(s) of the poorly mapped buildings. Do we need more helpers in MM mapathons? The last one I did, we had a number of new mappers. Th

Re: [HOT] Squared buildings

2016-04-14 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 2:28 PM, john whelan wrote: > It is a data quality issue but do we even care if they are unsquared or > not? > We care that they reflect the structure on the ground. I've mapped many buildings that are not square. But if we are sending people into the field to deliver aid

Re: [HOT] Squared buildings

2016-04-14 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Dale Kunce wrote: > I agree with Mike. This is part training, which I think we all strive to > do a good job on. I know all the Missing Maps one stress the need to square > buildings. It's frustrating to watch new mappers try and square stuff to > not have it work

Re: [HOT] Squared buildings

2016-04-13 Thread Clifford Snow
On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 4:52 PM, john whelan wrote: > Seeing 200 unsquared buildings by one mapper on a tile makes me think they > weren't using JOSM and the building-tool. I could be wrong, the same > mapper also left behind three area=yes squares that just happened to be the > same as a buildi

Re: [HOT] Squared buildings

2016-04-13 Thread Clifford Snow
On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 4:09 PM, john whelan wrote: > If it absolutely essential fine but if not can we just accept some > slanting buildings when iD has been used? and if they're really essential > can we set the mappers up with a decent tool such as JOSM and the building > tool plugin? John,

Re: [HOT] Mapathon - Newspaper Article

2016-03-15 Thread Clifford Snow
Nice! On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 8:33 AM, Mike Thompson wrote: > The local newspaper in Laramie Wyoming (U.S.) did a story on the mapathon > we held there last week: > > > http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/local_news/volunteers-create-maps-online-to-aid-disaster-relief/article_a253eb5a-ea65-11e5

Re: [HOT] survey to evaluate the effectiveness of using OSM

2016-03-09 Thread Clifford Snow
On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Rieger, Courtney wrote: > > Have you used OpenStreetMap before? > > Yes No I’m not sure > > In your opinion, is OpenStreetMap easy to use? > > Yes No I’m not sure > > In your opinion, is OpenStreetMap engaging? > > Yes No I’m not s

Re: [HOT] Accra Metropolitan Assembly GIS Data Release for OSM, Help

2015-06-13 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 1:33 AM, Enock Seth Nyamador wrote: > After the recent floods in Accra, seems it might speed up the release of > Accra GIS data (including, street names, house numbers, etc) under open > license for import into OSM and use by the general public by the Accra > Metropolitan

Re: [HOT] step by step recipe for iD bug reporting

2015-05-23 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM, Charlotte Wolter wrote: > Right. It should be clarified. > "Problem with iD or JSOM" > As for what else is needed, that is up to those who know how to > fix either. Maybe the button above should lead to two choices: "iD" or > "JOSM," at whic

Re: [HOT] step by step recipe for iD bug reporting

2015-05-23 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 1:40 PM, Charlotte Wolter wrote: > That sounds like we're getting closer to a solution, and > putting it under "Instructions" makes sense. It would be even > better if there were a button, labeled "Report a Problem" somewhere > in the Tasking Manager. (something for the

Re: [HOT] step by step recipe for iD bug reporting (was: Problems saving in ID)

2015-05-23 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Carl von Einem wrote: > 1. on the upper left is a search bar ("Search GitHub"): type 'iD' and > click "enter" on your keyboard > > 2. in the list of search results click on "openstreetmap/iD" (should be > the first item) > > 3. click on "Issues" (navigation bar o

[HOT] Nepal HOT Activity Analysis

2015-05-21 Thread Clifford Snow
A friend, Ari Simmon, attend a joint OSM/Maptime Meetup to map Nepal in Seattle. She since went on to product this awesome analysis graphic of the work accomplished. https://public.tableau.com/profile/arielle.ari.simmons6630#!/vizhome/NepalEarthquakeAstudyofOSMvolunteerimpacts/StoryThelongtailofOS

Re: [HOT] QGIS and OSM and..

2015-05-09 Thread Clifford Snow
John, I use QGIS regularly. Personally I believe the OSM editors, iD, Potlatch, and JOSM are better suited for editing data. Someone I know is very comfortable with QGIS tried using it as an OSM editor. I don't think he succeeded. As a tool for working with OSM data to give to others QGIS can't be

Re: [HOT] Survey was: Re: Fwd: Re: slow time mapper productivity

2015-05-09 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Suzan Reed wrote: > I am happy to volunteer to put a survey together for sending soon. I have > the expertise and time. The data could render extremely important and > valuable information, but it needs to be done in a timely manner in my > experience. Who would be

Re: [HOT] Nepal: Hospital import gone wrong?

2015-05-03 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 3:55 PM, kusala nine wrote: > I noticed one of these too in the region of Gorkha. Maybe someone has bulk > uploaded hospital locations and some are incorrect or imprecise. I deleted > one when doing #1024 as it was in the middle of nowhere... Maybe worth > extracting and va

Re: [HOT] Date of a mapped feature?

2015-04-30 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 8:37 PM, Chris Braun wrote: > Am I the only one who believes this issue is very important and should be > dealt with? > Maybe it's more a mid/long term issue: while we can guess that everything > which is mapped today in Nepal is very recent because of the effort and > wid

Re: [HOT] Date of a mapped feature?

2015-04-30 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Chris Braun wrote: > I have experience in GIS and RS but am quite new in OSM so sorry for the > newbie question. > Basically I would like to know if and how one can know when a feature was > mapped on the OSM map. Or rather what was the date of the imagery that wa

Re: [HOT] map hackathon at SFSU

2015-04-30 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Sameer Verma wrote: > We are looking to host a mapping hackathon at San Francisco State > University in the next few days for the #NepalEarthquake effort. I am > fairly new to OSM, so I'm looking for people who can help us in > running the training sessions and a

Re: [HOT] WHO Healthcare Data

2015-04-27 Thread Clifford Snow
I just converted it to an osm [1] file for JOSM. Many of the nodes appear to hit the sides of mountains, a fair distance from nearby villages. Of course looking at the nodes in towns needs local review to verify if 1) the node is positioned accurately and 2) is the location a health facility. Look

Re: [HOT] open geology map

2015-03-13 Thread Clifford Snow
Living in an earthquake area, I understand and appreciate the need for geological maps. The problem is in the complexity of geological data. Using OSM as a base layer over which geological data is displayed is a very easy way to see if residents and office buildings are in danger zones. I've contem

Re: [HOT] Installing JOSM on Mac OS

2015-03-09 Thread Clifford Snow
I emailed the user with instructions to upgrade Java on OS X Leopard. Basically a special app is needed to install Java on older systems. Pacifist, www.charlessoft.com, has an app to install the jdk7.x.dmg file downloaded from Oracle. If he has problems, I work with him to get it working. Cliffor

Re: [HOT] Installing JOSM on Mac OS

2015-03-07 Thread Clifford Snow
On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 9:32 AM, john whelan wrote: > I did a post here talking about an idiot guide to JOSM and then got asked > about Mac OS and installing it. Any suggestions other than the JOSM web > site and the Mac OS links? I have run a number of introduction to JOSM sessions. I ask peop

Re: [HOT] missing maps.org down?

2014-12-11 Thread Clifford Snow
On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Christian Ledermann < christian.lederm...@gmail.com> wrote: > http://www.missingmaps.org It is down for me, but according to http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ it is up. -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch ___

[HOT] Hot Mapping Event in Seattle

2014-12-01 Thread Clifford Snow
We are hosting a HOT mapping event in Seattle on Sunday, December 7th. Details in the link below. Please spread the word. http://www.meetup.com/OpenStreetMap-Seattle/events/217864772/ Thanks, Clifford -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch

Re: [HOT] Validating & TM2 - a send message button?

2014-08-29 Thread Clifford Snow
I think getting a message about editing errors is a valid quality process. I suppose that you could allow the editor to opt out, or even opt in to messages as well as confirmation that the edit was validated. Clifford On Aug 29, 2014 9:47 AM, "Nick Allen" wrote: > Hi, > > I was recently involve

[HOT] Tasking Manager2

2014-08-06 Thread Clifford Snow
I'd like to give a short update on Tasking Manager 2 to our 10th Anniversary Celebration in Seattle. Can someone give me a short description on the latest v2.4.0, update on the following enhancements? Difficulty can be set for each task Priority areas can be defined for a project Users are informe

[HOT] OpenStreetMap 10th Anniversary Event in Seattle

2014-07-09 Thread Clifford Snow
e at cliff...@snowandsnow.us if interested. Clifford Snow -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch ___ HOT mailing list HOT@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot

Re: [HOT] North Nigeria - eHealth Africa data imports

2014-05-11 Thread Clifford Snow
Looking at parts of Nigeria there are numerous unmapped areas. So good opportunity to vastly improve Nigeria. What sort of data is available in the import? What other sources are available? Clifford -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch ___

Re: [HOT] [OSM-talk] Advices on OSM mobile applications for IPhone and Ipad handy for field work in humanitarian contexts

2014-04-08 Thread Clifford Snow
On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Severin Menard wrote: > GoMap!! is a really good app even for editing. +1 GoMap!! is the best editor for OSM. I only wish I had an iOS device! -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch