From a13d2824942ec325658c25417db5a0d4bd5adb8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pietervdvn Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:56:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Extra hints --- Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md b/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md index 2108bf3..adfb9d5 100644 --- a/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md +++ b/Docs/Making_Your_Own_Theme.md @@ -100,6 +100,15 @@ The correct way to handle this is to use _This bench does have a backrest_ and _ One has to think first in terms of _what is shown to the user if it is known_, only then in terms of _what is the question I want to ask_ +### Forgetting the casual/noob mapper + +MapComplete is in the first place a tool to help *non-technical* people visualize their interest and contribute to it. In order to maximize contribution: + +1. Use simple language. Avoid difficult words and explain jargon +2. Put the simple questions first and the difficult ones on the back. The contributor can then stop at a difficult point and go to the next POI +3. Use symbols and images, also in the mappings on questions +4. Make sure the icons (on the map and in the questions) are big enough, clear enough and contrast enough with the background map + ### Using layers to distinguish on attributes One layer should portray one kind of physical object, e.g. "benches" or "restaurants". It should contain all of them, disregarding other properties.