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Can I map fictional elements?

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I have a question. Mapping, can not add real, fictional elements? If it freehand? Ex: I add a city named Sands, but this city does not exist.

asked 03 Feb '14, 21:32

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edited 05 Feb '14, 07:49

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you can ask in your native language. This would remove problems in understanding. Or describe a bit more. Has Richard understood it correctly? I am not fully sure.

(04 Feb '14, 01:25) aseerel4c26 ♦
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What are "real, fictional elements"? Either an element is real or it is fictional. But it cannot be both at the same time.

(04 Feb '14, 07:32) scai ♦

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Definitely not! OpenStreetMap is intended for real, verifiable features. Non-factual data will be deleted.

You can, however, use the OSM code to set up your own fictional mapping website. This requires a fairly high degree of technical knowledge, but some people have already done it. One such site is opengeofiction.net.

answered 03 Feb '14, 21:52

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