malkusm
06-12-2011, 03:02 PM
I've mentioned this in several other threads, but now that the kinks are more thoroughly worked out, I'd like to formally introduce everyone to the new Freedom Atlas:
http://freedomatlas.org/
The full-feature version of the site allows users to view groups in various ways:
Clicking the name of a state on the left-hand side will auto-zoom the map to the groups in that state.
Clicking the check box next to a state name will show the groups in that state
Clicking the blue "folder" icon in between the check box and the state name will allow a user to "drill down" to select only certain group types.
Due to browser compatibility issues, the full-feature version is not available in Internet Explorer and older versions of Firefox (version 3 and earlier). To that end, we've provided the map in its old form for users of those browsers - scroll down to the bottom of the front page to find the link. This version of the map does not have the functionality listed above....so we recommend using a different browser and getting the full experience! :)
Critical to the sustainability of the map is the ability of users to update it. On the right-hand side of the page, we've supplied a user form where users can add their groups or report existing groups that no longer exist. The more users submit, the more accurate the map will be at any given time....so we recommend taking advantage! :)
"Why use this map?"
While Meetup allows users to find groups tagged with something on a similar map, this map has several disadvantages which the Freedom Atlas corrects for:
Meetup's map only shows Meetup groups. Many people have switched to alternatives, including Facebook, Yahoo!, and Google groups. Freedom Atlas allows groups on all platforms to be listed in one place.
Meetup's map can only show one tag at a time. It can often be useful to do outreach across groups that are not only tagged with "Ron Paul", but also with "Campaign for Liberty," "Tea Party," "Libertarian," and so on. This is an arduous task using the functions on Meetup's website. Freedom Atlas aggregates this information in a visibly intuitive way, allowing users to access what they want.
Not all Meetup groups are properly tagged. In order for a group to show up on the Meetup map, they must be tagged. Freedom Atlas allows users to submit groups no matter the tags.
Facebook offers no way to search related groups by proximity to an area. Freedom Atlas will display these groups in map format, which is unavailable elsewhere.
Please leave questions and comments in this thread. Please redirect any +rep you might have to teacherone, who graciously accepted this project and lent his webmaster skills, without which the map would still be in its old form.
http://freedomatlas.org/
The full-feature version of the site allows users to view groups in various ways:
Clicking the name of a state on the left-hand side will auto-zoom the map to the groups in that state.
Clicking the check box next to a state name will show the groups in that state
Clicking the blue "folder" icon in between the check box and the state name will allow a user to "drill down" to select only certain group types.
Due to browser compatibility issues, the full-feature version is not available in Internet Explorer and older versions of Firefox (version 3 and earlier). To that end, we've provided the map in its old form for users of those browsers - scroll down to the bottom of the front page to find the link. This version of the map does not have the functionality listed above....so we recommend using a different browser and getting the full experience! :)
Critical to the sustainability of the map is the ability of users to update it. On the right-hand side of the page, we've supplied a user form where users can add their groups or report existing groups that no longer exist. The more users submit, the more accurate the map will be at any given time....so we recommend taking advantage! :)
"Why use this map?"
While Meetup allows users to find groups tagged with something on a similar map, this map has several disadvantages which the Freedom Atlas corrects for:
Meetup's map only shows Meetup groups. Many people have switched to alternatives, including Facebook, Yahoo!, and Google groups. Freedom Atlas allows groups on all platforms to be listed in one place.
Meetup's map can only show one tag at a time. It can often be useful to do outreach across groups that are not only tagged with "Ron Paul", but also with "Campaign for Liberty," "Tea Party," "Libertarian," and so on. This is an arduous task using the functions on Meetup's website. Freedom Atlas aggregates this information in a visibly intuitive way, allowing users to access what they want.
Not all Meetup groups are properly tagged. In order for a group to show up on the Meetup map, they must be tagged. Freedom Atlas allows users to submit groups no matter the tags.
Facebook offers no way to search related groups by proximity to an area. Freedom Atlas will display these groups in map format, which is unavailable elsewhere.
Please leave questions and comments in this thread. Please redirect any +rep you might have to teacherone, who graciously accepted this project and lent his webmaster skills, without which the map would still be in its old form.