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Published 18.08.2020 06:00

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Randonautica

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Randonautica is a unique app that generates random coordinates and encourages users to venture out to the given point. The app's premise is that through exploration users can develop a better understanding of self and their community, leading to the, "beauty of shared global consciousness." The app includes a link to a YouTube video that explains what Randonautica is all about and a link to The 9 Tenets of The Randonauts. The app offers specific tips that include having a positive mindset, adventuring with friends during the day, and respecting private property. Users must enable GPS to share their location and for the app to generate random coordinates within the set radius. The app offers four view options with Google: what3words, Maps, Street Views, and Earth. Opening Maps gives users directions to the destination. They can preview the destination using Google Earth or Street Views. After visiting the location, users have the option of making a trip report. Randonautica encourages users to share their experiences on Reddit and Twitter. Although users won't see violent content, profanity, or references to drugs or alcohol on the app itself, they may encounter it when viewing videos made by other Randonauts on social media. The coordinates generated by the app are entirely random, therefore it's important for families to discuss safety measures, situational awareness, and the implications of trespassing. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.