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Some time ago I have learnt that Google maps isolate functionalities from non-logged users (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 week ago by to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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Some time ago I have experienced how Google maps isolate their functionalities from non-logged users. They limit reviews, photos browsing. I use Firefox.

I know it could be old news, but I noticed it just now when they propagated "update" to other places.

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[–] 32 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Priorize other maps like https://www.openstreetmap.org/

I only use gmaps through my browser when I need information on local small business.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 week ago (4 children)

    I wish so much that I could trust openstreet all the time but when I'm in a crunch and can't be fucking around with the all not knowing where an address is I have to go to Google or Waze.

    I need precise adresses, not areas.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    Totally get you, but in the meantime when you're not in a crunch, you could help improve OSM by updating Places in your Area :D

    There is an App called StreetComplete which Kind of gameifies the mapping. You see all the places near you as quests and the you can super easily update a place with one button :) personally think its super fun and it makes OSM better for everyone :D

    https://github.com/streetcomplete/StreetComplete

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