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Is there a technical or design reason why projection choices are still missing from the main OSM website?
I’ve been wondering why the main OSM website still uses Mercator without any other projection options. OSM is one of the best global mapping projects, but the default view still shows the world in a heavily distorted way.
It would be great if the main site allowed users to switch between several projections, even with just a few simple options. I also think a globe view should become the default presentation of OSM. A globe feels much more natural for a worldwide map and better represents the planet without the crazy distortions of the Mercator.
Is there a technical or design reason why projection choices are still missing from the main OSM website?
u/Wihros — 2 days ago