About Wikimapia
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== What is Wikimapia == | == What is Wikimapia == | ||
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== Wikimapia goal == | == Wikimapia goal == | ||
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What is Wikimapia
WikiMapia is a privately owned, online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki system, allowing users to add information, in the form of a note, to any location on Earth.
Wikimapia goal
The goal of Wikimapia is to create and maintain a free, complete, multilingual, up-to-date map of the whole world.
Philosophy (NPOV)
A neutral point of view (or "NPOV") is paramount to any description of a place in Wikimapia. Places that are not neutrally described, and does not provide a resource when information is challenged, may be edited or even deleted. The reasons for this are clear: no two people may agree on their feelings and emotions for a place, and therefore editing the places may become a repetitive cycle that strains the resources of Wikimapia as well as the patience and goodwill of the Wikimapia community.
A NPOV is not always possible in the physical world in which we live in, as there are many internal and external forces that affect our opinions and they way we perceive truth. Yet, in the world of cyberspace, and more namely, within the confines of Wikimapia, it is unfair and unproductive to provide a slanted or skewed view of places when describing them to others.
What NPOV is not
Since Wikimapia's maps and the information contained therein, are not a forum for discussion, places added must be done so with extra care. This is especially true of places that are sensitive and controversial in nature. Therefore, brevity is sometimes preferable over verbose information because the temptation to pad out descriptions with opinions and promotions of personal interest is lessened. Typical verbiage to be avoided include:
- Feelings, opinions, experiences. Words which display a personal bias or agenda
- Politics
- Religion
- Advertising
When in doubt, follow the old saying: If you do not have anything nice to say do not say anything at all. Non-NPOV descriptions shall either be removed or updated to reflect objectivity in compliance with Wikimapia's NPOV policy.
