whatfreewords

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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   Probably just because we're connecting over Tor.
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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   It maps to the same spots, otherwise it would be pointless. You can use the live demo (using the JS library) at https://whatfreewords.org/demo/ The API is down because our new generously-provided hosting does not suppo
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   What's Going on with WhatFreeWords?(justpaste.it)

   12 points by whatfreewords 7y ago|0 comments
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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   Unfortunately that's not how the DMCA works. Once they've submitted a DMCA notice, the hosting company has to take it down within 2 days unless you file a counter-notice, which has to personally identify you and be signed "on
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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   Their legal team is vicious about taking down any open-source implementation of the W3W encoding algorithm. This is sad because it could be legitimately useful in a small handful of circumstances, but only if it were free and open to all. W
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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   You're right, thank you. This is a mistake. This will be corrected as quickly as possible. ETA: This has been corrected. Thank you.
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   Show HN: WhatFreeWords: Open-Source Geocoding for What3Words(whatfreewords.org)

   113 points by whatfreewords 7y ago|49 comments
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   by whatfreewords 7y ago

   Patent documents can be very useful, particularly in areas where the patent is unenforceable. My team found the what3words patent very useful in reverse engineering the what3words geocoding system, and have open-sourced our results: https: