Google officially changes the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Maps
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Generally, Google shows the appropriate name based upon where you are located. So for everyone outside of 'murica, it's still the Gulf of Mexico.
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Well. O. K.
Then it's my not the 'USA" that did this anymore. It's to be called "North Mexico" now. Fair's fair. -
They said that but it’s a fat lie.
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You eat your Freedom Fries and you like it
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Thanks, I was following this thread and wanted to say the same thing
I've kept updating shops that change, new houses, parking, etc... it's great. I even used it on vacation (when the SO wasn't looking)
My global rank is #1554 and ~#130ish in my local country, but #12 in another country I barely visit, so it shows where more people should
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Wow good work, my global ranking is #2449.
Ha, yeah it's good that you slowly clear out your local area because my SO did not appreciate me trying to answer questions while we walked.
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Though to be fair cringe is like right in the very blood to Google anyway so what would you expect...
I mean, just look at how they often respond on their bug tracker platform of most of their products and how they try to justify their endless streams of questionable design decisions, that seems to be characteristic of them at this point lol
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Unfortunately Organic Maps doesn't really work well. I gave it a shot yesterday at work (I work food delivery on bicycle), and it couldn't find half the addresses I needed to go to.
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Using google maps from Australia it's label like "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)"
I think the Australian government should call it "gulf of fuck-knows" and see if google adds another title.
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Found this thing yesterday. I've contributed to OSM more in a day than in the previous year. It's great.
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I just tried it and found three dealbreakers instantly.
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It doesn't have my address (I know I could add it but who knows what else it's missing)
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It couldn't find any public transport routes in my area
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There is no satellite view
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This is actually incredible. Thanks for sharing!
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OsmAnd is the Swiss army knife of Open Street Map frontends, but as I'm sure you'll agree on (if you've used it), it can be a bit of a headache setting it up, as well as getting familiar with it.
Organic Maps caters more to people seeking a pure alternative to Google/Apple Maps. It's the layman's alternative.
If you're a poweruser, and already familiar with OsmAnd, there's no point in switching. But in terms of getting other, non tech savvy, people to switch, it's a great recommendation!
