Quicksand Fans

Aussie_Bob wrote:Hey everyone. Due to the repeated vandalism of the old Sinking Map (Originally created by DaBestNoobEver) I have gone through and created a whole new map, and have restored my backup of the old map. (My backup is from October 2016 - If anyone has a newer backup that isn't corrupted, please PM Me)

Locked Map wrote:View the Locked Map:
(Primary Link): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Wow49 ... sp=sharing
Or:
(Secondary Link if the first one is stuck in error 400): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid= ... njpkGg9HLj
(Information on editing this map below)

This new map works differently to the old one.

Firstly, It's not One map, but Two. One can be changed by anyone (Editable), the other can only be changed by me (Locked).
How this will work:
1. You can edit the editable map, make changes, add spots, etc. (To avoid being locked out of this map, as which happened to the old one, I have ticked "Prevent editors from changing access")
2. Once Per Month I will copy all of the edits to the Locked Map. (Anyone can view the locked map, only I can change it)

If the spots get deleted from the editable map by someone, I can always restore all the data from the "Locked" map, So at maximum, we would only ever lose one week of edits if someone vandalised the map. (Instead of the entire year we have lost in the old map)

The editable map can be edited by anyone. (It does say "No sign in required" but you may still need a Google Account) - The only other option is to set it to "Request Access" which means I would have to approve all accounts wanting access, (Which means I would have to see the email address of whatever account you use, - I WILL NOT DO THIS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.) - I like my Privacy, I'm fairly sure most of you do too.

Editing Instructions wrote:Editing Instructions:

1. Load the Editable Map:
   (Primary Link): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z9OWK ... sp=sharing
   Or:
   (Secondary Link if the first one is stuck in error 400): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid= ... Dczu0dMhLj
   
   
2. Make sure the "New Community Places" layer is selected (A Blue Bar appears in the left of the layer if it is selected - See Images:)
   selected.png
   If the Layer is not selected, Click Here to select the layer: (See Image:)
   select.png
   The Layer will now be selected.
   
3. Now you can add your place to the layer, Click the "Add Marker" button (See Image:)
   addmarker.png
   
4. Zoom right in on the place you wish to add, and click ton add the marker, then add a descriptive name, and give the place a rating out of ten, talk about anything else you want in the box, such as privacy, access, information etc. and Click Save (You can even add a photo of the location, although this is entirely optional.)
   fill-in-boxes.png
   
5. Select the paint bucket button and set the appropriate colour of the pin. (Colour definitions listed in the maps description)
   selectcolour.png
   
   And you're done, the changes have been automatically saved!

(I might place in some custom map icons at a later date instead of the colour system if I have time) - If you want to suggest an icon to use for various reasons, please do!

Also, I have noticed there are some pins that are doubles, please, feel free to delete any duplicates or wrongly placed pins.

Either way, Get in there, have fun, and be safe out there!

(Note for myself: The Google account I have saved the maps under is "JimHensonIsNotaMuppet")