This is all correct but I think the default map editor does a good job of guiding newcomers for simple edits, and also lets you tag your commit for review if yo

This is all correct but I think the default map editor does a good job of guiding newcomers for simple edits, and also lets you tag your commit for review if you're in doubt. For small corrections (such as changing a business from a pub to a store, adding a road, naming a street…) it's perfectly accessible to anyone interested. For sure for complex edits (like touching important objects such as airports) it's better to make a note if you're not familiar with it.