Contributor code

Contribution rules

Submitting reports requires accepting these rules. They exist to keep the dataset honest and the hobby welcome in the real-world places it depends on.

1. Report only what you observed

• Submit observations you made yourself, at the place, at roughly the time stated.
• “Nothing there” is a valuable report. Never guess a positive result to be helpful.
• Second-hand information (heard from a friend, saw online) is not an observation.

2. Respect places and people

• Do not report locations inside private homes, schools, or other sensitive places, and do not enter anywhere you are not allowed to be to check a spot.
• Mark ticketed or restricted access honestly so nobody makes a wasted trip.
• Keep notes about places factual; never include information about people.

3. Never manipulate trust

• One observation per visit — no duplicate submissions to inflate confirmations.
• No coordinated confirming/disputing, and no multiple accounts.
• Trust states are computed by the system from the observation record; attempting to game them is grounds for removal.

4. Evidence

• Photos should show the decor context, not people. Avoid faces, license plates, and house numbers.
• Only upload photos you took.

Enforcement

Moderators may reject observations, require evidence, or restrict accounts. Standing is earned through consistent, verifiable contributions — there is no way to buy or vote your way up.