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I'm not sure I want my map to be giving me recommendations. I'm definitely not certain I want my map to be able to give me better recommendations because of how

I'm not sure I want my map to be giving me recommendations. I'm definitely not certain I want my map to be able to give me better recommendations because of how much data that company has on me. I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps.

toomuchtodo 8y ago
> I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps. It is unfortunate that OpenStreetMap doesn't have the resources to create mapping apps at parity with Google Maps. I just want a map app. Not a recommendation app. Not FourSquare. Just comprehensive maps, routing, and possibly traffic data. OSM, please take my money for this! The only way for us to receive long term value from digital tooling is through participation, resource contribution, and stewardship of organizations that can protect these projects (Similar to how Signal received a very large cash contribution for ongoing support, or how OSM and other renowned open source projects have official organizations formed, elected governance, etc).
- kop316 8y ago
  I finally decided I wanted to use OSM as my main app, and what I have been doing is adding things to it when I see it doesn't have it. That way it can slowly get better, and have what I need with it. I have actually found that if I can't find something on it, I can use Duckduckgo to find what I need, then it can open it on OSM and I can mark it.
  - solarkraft 8y ago
    What app are you specifically using? I find it hard to find a well done one for Android.
- solarkraft 8y ago
  This should not be all that difficult to do. We have the open map data (OSM) and Valhalla for routing. There are tons of online OSM viewers, so I would guess it to be possible on a phone.
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- pronik 8y ago
  maps.me (https://maps.me/download/ https://maps.me/download/) might be just what you are looking for. Maps, routing and traffic, mostly usable mobile app.
  - toomuchtodo 8y ago
    This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing! It’s exactly what I was looking for.

toomuchtodo 8y ago

> I guess all the more reason to continue using Apple Maps. It is unfortunate that OpenStreetMap doesn't have the resources to create mapping apps at parity with Google Maps. I just want a map app. Not a recommendation app. Not FourSquare. Just comprehensive maps, routing, and possibly traffic data. OSM, please take my money for this! The only way for us to receive long term value from digital tooling is through participation, resource contribution, and stewardship of organizations that can protect these projects (Similar to how Signal received a very large cash contribution for ongoing support, or how OSM and other renowned open source projects have official organizations formed, elected governance, etc).

kop316 8y ago
I finally decided I wanted to use OSM as my main app, and what I have been doing is adding things to it when I see it doesn't have it. That way it can slowly get better, and have what I need with it. I have actually found that if I can't find something on it, I can use Duckduckgo to find what I need, then it can open it on OSM and I can mark it.
- solarkraft 8y ago
  What app are you specifically using? I find it hard to find a well done one for Android.
solarkraft 8y ago
This should not be all that difficult to do. We have the open map data (OSM) and Valhalla for routing. There are tons of online OSM viewers, so I would guess it to be possible on a phone.
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pronik 8y ago
maps.me (https://maps.me/download/ https://maps.me/download/) might be just what you are looking for. Maps, routing and traffic, mostly usable mobile app.
- toomuchtodo 8y ago
  This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing! It’s exactly what I was looking for.