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thanks to Regex for noting that this map also exists.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=z7pdD8yOaU8k.kfXVK4eolpdA
Not sure what we should do; which direction to consolidate them. But its a bit silly to keep two maps...
This direction of course ;)
There appear to be two maps going on. I was directed to this one from the lesswrong IRC chat: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=z7pdD8yOaU8k.kfXVK4eolpdA I suspect we should consolidate them.
I'll PM everyone so they can add themselves to my map.
Edit: Done spamming people. 6 of the 28 names weren't LW accounts nor on the IRC channel.
How do you view multiple markers in a single location? I put my marker down and then someone else put another marker down in the same place, and now I can't see my own marker. Which makes me wonder if there are yet more markers in the same place and I'm only seeing one.
There's a displace function that I suppose is meant for this (check your markers now and you'll understand). I could pull them farther apart if you wish.
As an alternative solution, I could put both names on the same marker.
FWIW, there are ways to find a marker that got buried below others. Browsing the list on the right is obvious, but not very helpful I suppose. Additionally, when you click a marker and then close the popover that appears, the marker will be moved behind the markers it was in front of.
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Thanks OP. I'm in.
A map of LWers - find members of the community living near you.
There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm around LessWrong meetups, so I thought something like this might be interesting too. There is no need to register - just add your marker and keep an eye out for someone living near you.
Here's the link: https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1323143
I posted this on an Open Thread first. Below are some observations based on the previous discussion:
When creating a new marker you will be given a special URL you can use to edit it later. If you lose it, you can create a new one and ask me to delete the old marker. Try not to lose it though.
If someone you tried to contact is unreachable, notify me and I'll delete the marker in order to keep the map tidy. Also, try to keep your own marker updated.
It was suggested that it would be a good idea to circulate the map around survey time. I'll try to remind everyone to update their markers around that time. Any major changes (e.g. changing admin, switching services, remaking the map to eliminate dead markers) will also happen then.
The map data can be exported by anyone, so there's no need to start over if I disappear or whatever.
Edit: Please, you have to make it possible to contact you. If you choose to use a name that doesn't match your LW account, you have to add an email address or equivalent. If you don't do that, it is assumed that the name on the marker is your username here, but if it isn't you are essentially unreachable and will be removed.
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I volunteer. I'm in a good position to commit to it. But I'm wondering why can't the process of posting regular threads be automated? I assume it's not possible because I'd expect it to be commonplace if it was, but all regular threads seem to be posted manually.
I've added a marker but wonder whether this has long-term possibilities. It seems not many people have added markers yet (although this may relate to the readership of open threads).
Regarding physical movement, it seems to me that lots of LWers are relatively mobile, even measured on scale of years. examples: high school students who travel to university or elsewhere for work reasons; university students who finish & get employment elsewhere; postgraduate students, contract researchers, academics. Also seems like there are plenty of people willing to consider alternative locations based on future opportunities.
My concerns are not just related to physical movement but also virtual movement - think of the number of members who were active here even 2-3 years ago but are no longer involved. Or just how short-lasting many free email addresses are. Offering to actively manage the map is thoughtful but what if you decide to move on from LW? Particularly as you are a relatively recent joiner, how much confidence should we have that you will be around to manage the location map in future?
All that said, I might PM a member from looking at the map if I happen to be visiting their location ... assuming their posting history suggests it might be worthwhile.
You guys worry too much :)
Personally, I'd be happy to meet someone who has read LW even if they aren't around the community anymore, so I don't get what the concern is. The map may have "LessWrong" in the title, but it's really about meeting interesting people.
Particularly as you are a relatively recent joiner, how much confidence should we have that you will be around to manage the location map in future?
I'm actually not new - this is just a new account. I don't see myself leaving LessWrong anytime soon. Regardless, if I disappear I don't see why someone else can't take over. I just changed the security settings to allow for anyone to export the data. Gram_Stone suggested circulating the map around survey time. I think that would be a good, predictable time to update people on the state of the map, including notifying them of a possible change of hands.
It seems that the visibility of such a post is a large factor in how effectively it fulfills its purpose. In my opinion, it warrants a discussion post.
I was just trying to figure out, short of asking in a post or an open thread, how many enthusiastic LessWrong users live in Tampa, Florida. Apparently Michael Vassar briefly stopped in Tampa a few years ago, and there was a meetup, but the chapter never began to meet regularly. If many people reported their interests and locations, it would facilitate the creation of new meetup groups.
I would also like to see that sort of thing circulated around survey time at the end of this year. You might consider reaching out to someone about that. People are primed to report large amounts of information during survey time. It would seem the most prudent time to request any such information.
Lastly, it's conceivable to me that ZeeMaps is not the only service like this. Which service to use is an entire decision in itself that could affect the efficacy of your plans. E.g. services with well-designed user interfaces are preferable to services with poorly-designed user interfaces because you don't want trivial inconveniences to be your data bottleneck, etc.
Yes, I'm going to post to Discussion, but I wanted to test the waters in an Open Thread first.
I would also like to see that sort of thing circulated around survey time at the end of this year
Good idea. I'll see what I can do about that.
it's conceivable to me that ZeeMaps is not the only service like this
ZeeMaps is the one I know. I did check AlternativeTo, but haven't found anything promising so I just went with ZeeMaps. It's possible to export the data if someone comes up with a better alternative.
I agree, these aren't good reasons not to try.
When you say more trouble than it's worth, do you mean for you or for people on the map? I wasn't saying "you should do this", I was going for "it might be neat if someone wrote software to do this". I agree that doing it manually would be a pain in the ass, and would be somewhat spammy because people didn't opt in for that when they added themselves.
I mean in general. Clicking a confirmation link might not seem much, but when you multiply by every person every month it is. I suspect it would be more work than just fixing problems as they are found, but I might be underestimating the amount of problems that will be found I guess.
Most importantly, I don't want to risk people not participating because they don't want to be spammed. An alternative solution to consider is redoing the map every year, but I still feel it's unnecessary.
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How do you view multiple markers in a single location? I put my marker down and then someone else put another marker down in the same place, and now I can't see my own marker. Which makes me wonder if there are yet more markers in the same place and I'm only seeing one.
I found a setting that fixes this by clustering close markers and displaying the number of them.