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Some time ago I have learnt that Google maps isolate functionalities from non-logged users (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 days ago by xelar@lemmy.ml 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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[–] durably465@lemmy.ml 31 points 5 days ago (2 children)

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

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

[–] o0evillusion0o@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago (1 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.

[–] JanUwU42@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 5 days 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

[–] non_burglar@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

StreetComplete does not solve the "block of addresses" problem osm has.

[–] o0evillusion0o@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

I'll try it out for sure, thanks :-)

[–] durably465@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago

I'll give it a try.

Thanks for sharing this

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 5 days ago

Ponder the statement. We have to use a map app to find businesses because the search fxn in most browsers is so completely borked.