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--- manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois [2022/11/18 15:44] – [User photos] mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois [2024/06/13 16:30] (current) – [Browsing and rating] mstupka
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 Offline LoPoints are an **integral part of [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|LoMaps]]** but can be also displayed above any other map. They can be turned on/off from the **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|content panel]]** as well.
-<WRAP center round important > LoPoints database (mapname.osm.db) can be used only when a corresponding LoMap map file (mapname.osm.map) is present in /mapsVector/ directory. If the map file is removed (e.g. due to saving space for use of another map) the POI file cannot be initialized. </WRAP>
+<WRAP center round important > Offline LoPoints (mapname.osm.db file) can be used **only when a corresponding LoMap** (mapname.osm.map file) **is present** in Locus/mapsVector/ directory. If the map file is removed (e.g. due to saving space for use of another map) the LoPoint file cannot be initialized. </WRAP>
 ===== Browsing =====
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 To **deactivate the highlight**, tap again the icon in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints10.jpg?nolink |}}
 ===== User photos =====
-If you decide to **inspire** other hikers, cyclists, travelers, and other wanderers **to discover** interesting places **through your photos**, you can do so this way:
+Photos are the greatest means of **inspiration** for other hikers, cyclists and other travelers **to discover** interesting places on the map. The most known objects are often accompanied by **Wikipedia** photos but the others can be equipped with snaps from **Locus users**. You can add your own pics but you can also browse and rate photos of others.
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+<WRAP center round tip>
+**[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:locoins#locoin_bonus|LoCoin Bonus]]**
+When you attach a photo to the LoPoint and the photo is approved, **1 LoCoin will be added to your Locus account**.
+</WRAP>
+==== Adding ====
+<wrap info>This option requires you to be logged in to your **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]**</wrap>
+If you decide to **inspire through your photos**, you can do so this way:
   * tap LoPoint on the map and a panel with details will pop up
   * tap the **camera button**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints11.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * select the option to either **take the photo** now or **choose a photo** from the gallery that is already taken:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints12.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * select the option to either **take a photo** now or **select a photo** from the gallery that is already taken:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints12.jpg?nolink |}}
   * after confirming the photo or gallery selection you can **add more** snaps if you have them
   * close the dialog, the photos will start **uploading in the background** and you can continue to use the app normally
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 We recommend you follow the **[[https://www.locusmap.app/lopoints-photos/|best practices for adding your photos >>]]**
 </WRAP>
+==== Browsing and rating ====
+When you come across a LoPoint photo you like and you want to see more from the same photographer you can **visit his/her personal gallery**:
+  * tap a photo to see it in **detail**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints13.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * tap the author's **name**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints14.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * the **gallery** opens.
+  * you can see the numbers of views and ratings, and you can also **sort the photos**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints15.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * if you like some of the photos you can **rate them too** (you have to be logged in to your [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints16.jpg?nolink |}}
+<WRAP center round tip>
+If you want to see the photos on a big screen with the whole user's gallery, you can display them on the **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Map website]]**.
+</WRAP>
+===== Reviews =====
+You can add a review to each LoPoint. The review consists of a **1-5 star rating and a comment**.
+Rate a LoPoint on a scale of 1 to 5 stars from the worst to the best. The overall rating and number of comments are displayed in the LoPoint detail screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints17.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Detailed reviews are listed below:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints18.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Adding a review ====
+  * tap a **LoPoint**
+  * tap ** * ** under the LoPoint name, then **+** OR
+  * scroll lower and tap **stars** or the **comment adding icon**. The number of stars is given by the order from the left. E.g. if you tap the fourth star from the left, you give a 4-star rating. If you tap the comment icon, no stars are highlighted. **You can add a rating or a comment or both, it's up to you.**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints19.gif?nolink |}}
+<WRAP center round important>
+**We only accept decent and polite comments, even negative ones. Racist, vulgar and otherwise obviously harmful comments will be deleted and trolling users will be banned.**
+</WRAP>
+==== Updating or deleting ====
+You can easily update or delete your review:
+  * tap the **pencil** button next to your review
+  * change the rating or the comment and tap **UPDATE**
+  * to remove the review, tap **DELETE**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints20.gif?nolink |}}
+==== Reporting harmful comments ====
+Racist, vulgar and otherwise obviously harmful comments can be **reported** to us. If you come across such a comment:
+  * tap the three-dot menu > **Report**
+  * select the **reason** and add details (optional)
+  * tap **SUBMIT**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints21.gif?nolink |}}

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