this post was submitted on 23 Dec 2023
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I have consistantly wanted to move to openstreetmaps over something like waze but I am continually dissapointed that it cannt find basic stteet addresses. If I search the address I want, all it finds is the street name. Dissapointing.
I mean, that was the same with paper maps only a couple decades ago. Buildings are supposed to have prominent street numbers for a reason.
Also, anyone can contribute! I find the app "StreetComplete" to be really helpful for seeing what needs to be added whereever I go.
I agree that paper maps were the same, but we are obviously beyond that now. I am thinking that I am going to start contributing, eventually most of my local addresses and stores I commonly visit will be built up!