I recently got a Pixel and installed GrapheneOS on it. I would like to add some places to the map. Is there anything I need to know regarding preserving my privacy while contributing?

Thank you for any advice.

  • Tyoda@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Every edit will have your username on it. If you edit a lot in certain areas, one might guess that you live/work around there. Other than that, I doubt there are any such considerations.

    Some apps allow uploading photos when making a note. These services may not clear some of the metadata, though geolocation is already obvious from the note itself.

      • Limfjorden@feddit.dkEnglish
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        6 months ago

        Changing your username does nothing, because you have a unique, unchanging user ID. Just use something you don’s use anywhere else. Reputation is important in collaborative projects. You want to be known as a member that knows what they’re doing, and then you can be as anonymous as you like.

      • InsertUser@en.osm.town
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        6 months ago

        @Cheradenine @Tyoda @openstreetmap

        I don’t think that changes your underlying account ID.

        Whatever you do you need to make sure that you are contactable through the email address(es) you supply. If there is a problem with some of your edits and you don’t reply to queries you may have your account(s) blocked and all your edits reverted.

      • Tyoda@lemm.eeEnglish
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        6 months ago

        I don’t think that’s good etiquette in such communities. I realize the privacy concerns, but what if someone wants to message you about your edits?

        Not editing around such sensitive areas is a better choice IMO. Hopefully someone else will.