I hit a wall when a friend asked me to map a place from their dreams

They described it in detail, but it matched a real location I know from a travel show, almost like they copied it. I didn't want to call them out or steal someone else's work without credit. How do you deal with possibly accidental copying in map ideas?

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3 Comments

nathan_allen711mo ago

Yeah, asking where they saw it is smart! You could even mention the travel show in a chill way, like "Hey, this reminds me of that cool spot from that documentary." That way it opens the door for them to say if they've seen it too.

sandra_lee931mo ago

Ever just ask where they saw it?

jade2711mo ago

But honestly, asking where they saw it puts them on the spot. It can sound like a quiz, like you're checking if their story is real. I've seen it make people get defensive. Sometimes, like sandra_lee93 said, a simple question works, but other times it just kills the vibe of sharing a cool memory.