I’ve tried using it over the years but I never liked it because there was no information. So last night I looked at my local city and there is almost no information at all. I spent a few hours last night adding buildings and restaurants and removing incorrect items. It was actually kind of fun and therapeutic and I plan to do more of it tonight. My girlfriend thinks it’s dumb and I’m wasting my time because Google maps and Apple maps and Bing maps exists but she just doesn’t understand open source.
Edit: Apologies, I just realized this question is not Linux specific.
I use it a lot, mostly through OsmAnd on Android. Occasionally I also contribute missing trails and remove obsolete places.
I think many people use their data without even knowing it which is a shame. Maps.me is a very common app but everyone I talk to that’s using this app never heard of OSM.
I use it mostly because of the offline capabilities. I use it in state and national parks, but also navigation. I’d really like to learn to give back as I’m driving around town. Is there some guide for his to contribute on the go?
The OsmAnd app supports editing (when the OSM edit plugin is enabled). There are some “getting started” guides in the OSM wiki. Give it a try, it’s quite simple!