Official contribution guide for Points of Interests (POI)
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:58 am
Dear members,
Updating to v2.
Please be patient.
As MFM grows by the day, so should its goals and achievements. This guideline is written to help newcomers become a contributing member of this community. You are encouraged to communicate with our moderators if you have any questions or opinions. Our moderators are:
List of accepted POIs
to be mended soon
List of restricted POI's
MFM map is a traveller's map first and foremost with a secondary role as a street directory. Several classes of POIs that are related to political, controversial and illegal issues is not welcomed. Mappers and moderators will use their discretion to determine POIs that will not be added to MFM map.
To begin contribution, please ensure the following steps:
1) Ensure you are using the latest MFM-Garmin or MFM-Papago map
2) Stay as close to the main entrance of the point before saving.
3) Wait a few seconds before saving.
4) Zoom in to the lowest range before saving.
5) Label them accordingly. A guide has been written below. When unsure, always label according to signboard.
6) Adjustment by mapsource if available. Submit the point either in .GDB or .GPX or provide co-ordinates.
7) Provide any additional information whenever possible.
8) When submitting questionable POI's, always seek permission from the source.
9) Check restrictions and other points below.
Maintanence procedures:
1) Ensure you have the latest map
2) Look at the points within your area or neighbourhood.
3) Notify the person in charge to make proper amendments such as relocation, name change, or complete removal.
Updating to v2.
Please be patient.
As MFM grows by the day, so should its goals and achievements. This guideline is written to help newcomers become a contributing member of this community. You are encouraged to communicate with our moderators if you have any questions or opinions. Our moderators are:
- Tympg for Perlis, Kedah and Penang
- Doraemon for Perak
- Sharkteef for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Melaka, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang
- 9W2CBL for Negeri Sembilan
- Steven86 for Johor
- Sotongkia for Singapore
List of accepted POIs
to be mended soon
List of restricted POI's
MFM map is a traveller's map first and foremost with a secondary role as a street directory. Several classes of POIs that are related to political, controversial and illegal issues is not welcomed. Mappers and moderators will use their discretion to determine POIs that will not be added to MFM map.
- Shops and stalls selling pirated DVD/VCD/Software
- Warehouse of illegal materials such as stolen Nike shirts or illegal car parts and junkyards of stolen goods
- Locations within military bases
- Unlicensed MLM company outlets and headquarters
- Gambling Dens, Massage Parlors and Prostitution places
- Cybercafes/Internet Cafes that serves mostly as gaming or gambling centres
- Money lenders or ah long credit corporation
- Bomohs,sinsehs or any other unlicensed traditional medical services
- Insignificant locations (water tanks, TNB substations, telecom towers)
- Businesses or services without proper premises (roadside newstands or mechanics)
- All kinds of unlicensed (or where its legitimacy is doubtful) businesses
To begin contribution, please ensure the following steps:
1) Ensure you are using the latest MFM-Garmin or MFM-Papago map
2) Stay as close to the main entrance of the point before saving.
3) Wait a few seconds before saving.
4) Zoom in to the lowest range before saving.
5) Label them accordingly. A guide has been written below. When unsure, always label according to signboard.
6) Adjustment by mapsource if available. Submit the point either in .GDB or .GPX or provide co-ordinates.
7) Provide any additional information whenever possible.
8) When submitting questionable POI's, always seek permission from the source.
9) Check restrictions and other points below.
Maintanence procedures:
1) Ensure you have the latest map
2) Look at the points within your area or neighbourhood.
3) Notify the person in charge to make proper amendments such as relocation, name change, or complete removal.