How do I log into Wikimapia?
To become a member simply select ‘Login/Register’ from the WikiMapia menu and follow the instructions. You will need to choose a unique username, provide a valid email address and submit a password. Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret.
How does Wikimapia work?
Wikimapia is a geographic online encyclopedia project. The project implements an interactive “clickable” web map that utilizes Google Maps with a geographically-referenced wiki system, with the aim to mark and describe all geographical objects in the world.
Does Wikipedia delete inactive accounts?
The short answer is, no, Wikipedia never deletes inactive accounts. The reason for this is due to Wikipedia’s attribution policy. If an inactive account was deleted, then any places where the user at one time contributed would lack proper attribution.
Do Wikipedia accounts expire?
Delete unused username after 90 days is a proposed Wikipedia policy to delete usernames with zero edits that have not logged in for 90 days. Registered usernames with emails will be warned after 60 days of inactivity. Usernames with at least one edit will be kept for the entire life of the database.
How do I permanently delete my Wikipedia account?
How to Delete Wikipedia Account Permanently
- Log in to Wikipedia.
- To request deletion, add the {{db-user}} tag to the top of each user page and any subpages in your userspace.
- Send the bureaucrats an e-mail from your Wikipedia account and ask that it be renamed, giving “request for courtesy vanishing” as the reason.
How do you get listed on Wikipedia?
To create a new page, all you need to do is create an account on Wikipedia, and then add your new article. While only registered and signed-in users can create pages, anyone can modify a page, and the edits are simply attributed to their IP address.
Can I trust Google Maps?
So right now, Google Maps is an incredibly accurate navigation solution that makes going from point A to point B not only faster but also safer and more convenient.
Is it safe to make an account on Wikipedia?
This feature is anonymous; the user who emails you will not know your e-mail address. You are actually less identifiable logged in than you are as an unregistered editor, owing to the hiding of your IP address (so long as you avoid disclosing identifiable information on your user page).
How to get data from wikimapia?
Wikimapia provides a lot of data, you just need to know how to get it. First of all you can choose how to “view” the map. Different map types can give you “different views” and information. You can search for a particular place.
What are the features of Wikimapia for new users?
Although there are a lot more other features on Wikimapia, adding places is what a new user might use first. Besides, there are some features like adding linear features that are available only for 2+ User levels. For more information about Wikimapia features read Tools section. 1.
What are the main functions of Wikimapia?
Here you can find some advice and a simple manual to the main Wikimapia functions – exploring the map and place adding. Although there are a lot more other features on Wikimapia, adding places is what a new user might use first. Besides, there are some features like adding linear features that are available only for 2+ User levels.
What is the Wikimapia Forum?
It is granted by Wikimapia Team members. The forum is Wikimapia’s discussion area, where you can read other users’ questions and answers on a variety of topics, ask your own questions and join in the discussions.