openstreetmap.org is a mappers website, not a map users website. It works great for mappers, but is horrible for people who want to use the map to find their way around.
I think the openstreetmap ecosystem really needs a better website for map users.
I see no benefit to using Waze. Openstreepmap works better.
comparing jobs and salaries.
they are going after anyone doing an unskilled job that can be automated. FX artists included.
governments will not do anything that upsets the big companies like Google. Adblockers are are only defence against Google and others.
First, google's lawyers will not like that.
Second, in many places google maps data is not as good as Openstreetmap.
I use both OrganicMaps and OsmAnd. I find that OsmAnd is better for poweruser functions (like editing the map or recording a track), but OrganicMaps is a very simple navigation app that just works well.
It shows me where the speed cameras are :)
You can add the POIs and fill the gaps!
I disagree. It's a step in the right direction, even if there is still a long distance to go.
My dad uses it. He's as non-tech as non-tech gets. But I had to install it for him.
this is how most americans react to being told that they are an authoritarian country.