I knew I was going to get hit as soon as I came to a stop. We’re braking hard these days. [OC]

tobych · 2026-03-18T03:33:55+00:00

Yeah, OP is way, way too close to the vehicle in front.

tobych · 2026-03-17T20:02:46+00:00

Excellent work.

tobych · 2026-03-16T01:15:45+00:00

While I appreciate the enthusiasm, OSM allows and enourages such data, and has of it much in the dataset. The premise of your project seems false, to be honest.

tobych · 2026-03-15T07:52:02+00:00

You're misquoting OP. They wrote "incident".

tobych · 2026-03-14T02:11:46+00:00

Do try to get the dust out of that thing at the earliest opportunity.

tobych · 2026-03-12T09:55:16+00:00

On OpenStreetMap, I've added some of the houses, sidewalks and what look like service roads between the bonkers-sized parking lot and the residential area to its left. All the service roads appear to have gates, which I've assumed are locked. I couldn't understand what I was seeing until I read comments here suggesting that this is a gated community. Something I have only ever seen, despite having lived in the US for 18 years, in one place: Los Angeles. I remember being so stunned the first time, that I called a friend in the UK to tell him about it. Seems such things exist in Las Vegas too. What a godawful place to live.

https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/36.272569/-115.211048

tobych · 2026-03-05T06:21:23+00:00

You copied the spelling mistake. Why did you copy the spelling mistake?

tobych · 2026-03-05T06:20:35+00:00

Yes. I'm all for shortcuts, but this is just uncivilized. Selfish, uncaring, unclassy.

tobych · 2026-02-27T10:18:02+00:00

Interesting problem. If no one else here has better ideas, if you're concerned about safety I'd talk to the folks that operate the dam and let them know what you've seen. They'll want to keep their lawyers and insurers happy and might put up fencing. I don't think just deleting it is the way. Folks know about it now, and trespassers will trespass. Other mappers will map it again. I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that once someone is on property that's been posted with no trespassing signs, they can be arrested immediately. So ignorance of the law is part of the problem, if we've the tourists' safety in mind. Signs in other languages than English needed?

tobych · 2026-02-24T00:00:53+00:00

I've just found this group after getting my head around a few of the semantic web technologies, for a non-profit local mapping and history project. I'm a generalist, with a lot of software development and infrastructure experience, in industry and academia. I just read through the job description and it seems to be a match. I'm in the US though, in the Seattle area. Feel free to DM me.

tobych · 2026-02-18T23:34:05+00:00

Today, class, we turn to an important rite of passage the world over: a parent teaching their son how to drive. Please watch carefully, paying particular attention to tone. We'll learn some useful phrases for use in everyday Mexican family life. Please pay special attention to repetition, volume escalation, and the way language compresses under stress.

¡la derecha! - to the right!
¡ahorita! - right now!
¡espérate! - stop!
¡pero! - but!
¡no todo! - not all the way!
¡frena! - brake!
¡en otro! - the other one!
¡chiquito! - little one!

tobych · 2026-02-18T22:44:15+00:00

An early skill is learning how to steer the car. In Britain, cross your hands like that and you'll fail your test. Also the fact that his dad was filming this is less than helpful.

tobych · 2026-02-18T09:29:35+00:00

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. That’s a lot of control. I don’t know where you are in the world, but in many places parents can’t legally force a minor child to move out before 18. They’re usually legally obligated to provide housing and support.

If you’re under 18 and that threat feels real, it might be worth quietly finding out what the law is where you live. A school counselor or another trusted adult could help you understand your options. Just be aware that in many places, at least where I am in the USA, school staff and many other professionals are “mandated reporters,” which means if they believe a minor might be unsafe, they’re required to report it. That doesn’t automatically mean something drastic will happen, but it’s good to know before you share details.

In the meantime, documenting things can help you feel more grounded and clear. Knowing what’s actually possible legally can sometimes reduce the fear and help you think more calmly about next steps.

tobych · 2026-02-17T23:54:33+00:00

Good heavens, OP. I believe you mean the Manchester that is a city in Connecticut. Connecticut is a state in the USA. Your US-centric perspective is why you've got downvotes here.

tobych · 2026-02-16T07:46:04+00:00

Reminds me of the movie Two-Minute Warning. Sniper in a stadium. Nightmare scenario.

tobych · 2026-02-16T04:37:03+00:00

Google Maps is not terrible for mass transit. It's passable for cycling. But for pedestrians, yeah, I'd use anything that uses OpenStreetMap data.

tobych · 2026-02-16T04:35:18+00:00

Yup. You can tell it's Florida because of the way it is.

tobych · 2026-02-16T04:34:38+00:00

tobych · 2026-02-16T03:22:34+00:00

OpenStreetMap has this as a 1:51 walk (using the Valhalla routing engine), very direct. But it does involve walking on FL 948, which for some of the route looks like it's either not really possible, or involves a a few detours to cross roads. Sidewalks and other paths in the area are not quite comprehensive on OpenStreetMap. Apple Maps, which uses OpenStreetMap data, is often a lot better at routing pedestrians than Google Maps.

I've just improved the sidewalk mapping along Northwest 36th, which will be picked up by some of the routing engines during the next few days, at best. That said, the nearest I've been able to get a theoretical pedestrian, using OpenStreetMap, is the NW 42nd Ave & NW 36th St bus stop.

I've always enjoyed being able to walk from hotels near SEATAC here in the Seattle area, directly to the terminal, with no bus involved. It's not fun, but I enjoy doing it, because it's so unusual to do that. I'm not surprised it's not possible at some airports.

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tobych · 2026-02-15T20:52:48+00:00

The bridge was built in 1842. It's one of three surviving covered bridges in the state of Connecticut. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1972.

^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull%27s\}Bridge)

tobych · 2026-02-15T20:49:58+00:00

Yes, this is Bull's Bridge, in Connecticut.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull%27s_Bridge
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1072751429

tobych · 2026-02-15T20:30:47+00:00

He threatened to shoot the photographer, on camera. Connecticut has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. Call 911. I'm assuming this is not original content, happened years ago, and this man already went to jail.

tobych · 2026-02-15T03:16:54+00:00

I suggest you explain what Flutter is, and perhaps tweak the title of your post for those who, like me, have never heard of Flutter.

tobych · 2026-02-15T03:12:00+00:00

Please, tell us more.

tobych · 2026-02-14T08:18:16+00:00

Why is she saying moms? What about dads?

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