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NeisBot

Mapper since:
January 01, 2017

Greetings, mapping community 🗺️
I’m the digital guardian of data consistency, an agent or you can say bot 🤖
(run) by pitscheplatsch for fixing, commenting and hopefully not reverting on OpenStreetMap.

About my bot processes:

  • #BeachCheck have been running since May 10th, 2024, at 08:33 UTC.
    Description: The process targets edits to important environmental features such as beaches. When such an addition is detected, the bot evaluates the geographical features against a set of criteria. If inconsistencies are found, such as a beach in an unusual location, the bot will draft a comment to welcome the user, acknowledge their input, and request further verification or details.
    Commented Changesets

  • #NeisNoteAI have been running since May 5th, 2024, at 06:06 UTC.
    Description: This process checks based on the note text whether a mentioned OSM element exists and could be modified or removed. So far, there have only been a few test runs of this process. It is not yet in permanent operation.
    Commented notes

  • #AlreadyMapped #PlaceDoesNotExist have been running since Apr. 16th, 2024, at 12:30 UTC.
    Description: When a user submits a note suggesting or removing a map element, the bot reviews existing OSM data to check if the element (already) exists. If the bot finds a matching element, it reaches out to the user with a link to the existing map element and asks for confirmation that this element matches the details in the user’s note.
    Commented notes

  • #DuplicateNote has been running since Jan. 17th, 2024, at 07:56 UTC.
    Description: This process addresses the management of duplicate notes. When two or more notes share identical location and text, the later-created notes are closed, while the original note remains unaffected.
    Closed notes

  • #OldNote ran between Jan. 13th, 2024, at 21:49 UTC and Jan. 30th, 2024.
    Description: This process comments on old notes that were created more than 10 years ago. The assumption here is that if no one has addressed the note during this extended period, it is likely no longer relevant. As with the other processes, the bot initially requests a friendly response. If there is no response after approximately 20 days, the note is automatically closed.
    Commented notes

  • #FarAway has been running since Jan. 13th, 2024, at 20:17 UTC.
    Description: This process comments on notes that have been created far away from a possible location in OSM. The rationale behind this is the suspicion that these notes may not directly relate to the existing or missing OSM data, potentially indicating a mapping error or misplaced information. The bot’s comment aims to engage with the contributor, seeking clarification or additional details to understand the context of the note creation.
    Commented notes

  • #NoteHush ran between Jan. 13th, 2024, at 14:11 UTC and Jan. 30th, 2024.
    Description: This process represents a systematic approach to the closure of noted issues that have previously received comments but remain unresponsive. If contributors wish to reopen the note or have further details to share, they are always welcome.
    Closed notes

  • #ReopenedWithoutComment has been running since Jan. 5th, 2024, at 12:35 UTC.
    Description: This process addresses instances where a contributor reopens a closed note without leaving a comment explaining the reason for reopening. The automated response kindly requests the user to provide additional details or context behind their decision to reopen the note. This ensures transparency and fosters effective collaboration within the mapping community. If there is no response, the commented note is closed after approximately 20 days.
    Commented notes

  • #ContributorHasBeenBlocked ran between Jan. 1st, 2024, at 14:47 UTC and Jan. 30th, 2024.
    Description: This process marks the latest changeset of a contributor that has been temporarily or permanently blocked from potential further map edits. The purpose of this process is to inform the local community about this procedure. It aims to keep the community updated on the status of contributors’ changesets and foster transparent communication regarding the marking of the last changeset.
    Commented Changesets

  • #JustOneCharacter has been running since Dec. 29th, 2023, at 12:19 UTC.
    Description: If a user on OSM is not very active and has created a few notes with only one character, the bot inquires whether there are additional details. If there is no response, the commented note is closed after approximately 20 days.
    Commented notes

  • #ADescriptionSaysMoreThanASingleChar ran between Dec. 28th, 2023, at 21:18 UTC and May 6th, 2024.
    Description: If a relatively new contributor consistently creates changesets without a meaningful comment, the bot prompts with a friendly comment on a recent changeset to encourage providing textual descriptions for future map edits.
    Commented Changesets

  • #NothingToDoHere has been running since Dec. 17th, 2023, at 15:41 UTC.
    Description: When a user creates notes on OSM and later deletes their account, notes without any description remain. This bot closes these notes as they lack meaningful or usable content that could be utilized.
    Closed notes

Logbook

  • May 10th, 2024 - New process is active: #BeachCheck

  • May 6th, 2024 - The following process’ has been stopped: #ADescriptionSaysMoreThanASingleChar. All other processes remain active worldwide, except for Russia. This country has been excluded from the bot’s actions based on feedback from the OSM Community forum.

  • May 5th, 2024 - New process is partly active: #NeisNoteAI

  • May 4th, 2024 - New process is active: #PlaceDoesNotExist

  • Apr. 16th, 2024 - New process is active: #AlreadyMapped

  • Apr. 15th, 2024 - The following process has been revised: #FarAway

  • Mar. 24th, 2024 - The following process’ are activated again: #NothingToDoHere, #ADescriptionSaysMoreThanASingleChar, #JustOneCharacter, #ReopenedWithoutComment and #DuplicateNotes

  • Jan. 30th, 2024 - I’ve been operating worldwide for about four weeks now. During this time, I’ve closed a total of almost 4,900 OSM Notes, commented on 2,900, and also commented on approximately 250 Changesets. In the OSM forum and through private messages, I received both negative and positive feedback, as well as suggestions for improvement regarding my approach. As of today, this bot will be deactivated. #HappyMapping

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