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Agreed

if you're looking to meet people I'd recommend joining the discord

just use your phone bro, it's weighs less and the sound quality is infinitely better

Google it, you might be able to find some websites where you can find locations.

A pro strat is to become a crack dealer and have the crackheads pay in locations

i've had success by meeting people in bushes at level 1 crack houses then having them take me to other places that arent listed on here. in other words, networking is a big part of this.

autyy I meant google street view. Streetview is really slow to navigate compared to driving or even biking. But the satellite would work great I suppose

Google "abandoned places XXX" and click on any link that isn't here. Use google earth to find abandoned looking properties then go check them out. Walk around in an area with a lot of development and look for deralict places. For level 2, because it is such easy requirements, yes, it is suggested that you get all of the requirements BEFORE starting the election. Focus on interior locations with quality write ups

Using your logic it would be quicker to find places on google maps as you can visit or identify hundreds of hundreds of places without leaving your desk.

I think It's quicker to find places in real life than using Google Maps. Only like 1 in 1000 places are abandoned.

I assumed so. I've read that google maps works? have you had any success with it? Also that's good to know, I've also just thought that buildings was the go to.

You need to meet all of them. You can find abandoned places by looking outside. It might be hard to find one that's not already on here, but remember that this site is generally just for urban exploration. It doesn't have to be a building. It could be a drain, a mine, anything that gives off the "abandoned" vibe.

I really appreciate it.

It's great to see some new people get into the hobby! I'll try to answer all the questions you have. 1st: Meaningful content can mean a lot of things, but to me it means photography. (different from just taking pictures in my opinion). You should try to make a eye-catching composition, through editing, position, or however else. Another example of meaningful content is old, historic photos that haven't been shared before. You may be able to find some of these through the Bobcaygeon Public Library's online archive, or the one in Lindsay. Both are in your area. They won't be as easy to find as Toronto, but there still are some good photos of now abandoned places there. I would recommend against posting albums of just exteriors, esspecially if it is clear you didn't try to gain entry in to the building. The whole point of the hobby is exploring abandoned places not just the outside, or as the FAQ says "This website isn't for the armchair photographer, it's for people who want to get down and dirty and venture into places." As DecayDiver said, there is no application fee, and instead the thing to focus on when leveling up is the quality of the content that you post. When election time comes for you to be made into Level 2, that is what people will judge you on. I would suggest having the minimum requirements, lots of photos of the inside of houses, and sharing your view of exploring. The elections aren't about what places you will go to after you level up, it's about the places you've been to get you to that level. You find new locations by going out and exploring. Check backroads, check google satelite view, ask around, google "abandoned places XXX" and click the results that aren't OAP. The Kawarthas are absolutely filled with farms tucked away on backroads. Get out more, and you'll figure it out. If you have a location of a higher level, just make the location at that level. If it already exists, then that location will be merged, and you'll be able to view the past photos of the location you went to, if it doesn't exist, then congrats! You found a location! As for general tips: Protect yourself, don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, and stay safe. As for "rules": don't destroy anything, and don't vandalize anything. Everything else you'll figure out.

Thank-you!