I can’t find the community forum thread where I originally learned about it, but here’s a BBC article discussing the downstream fallout for apps that use OSM data.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45354311

Reminds me of this asshole who vandalized openstreetmap a while back to “point out a security flaw”

By changing the names of a bunch of prominent buildings to racist terms

I’m not from Canada, but because I have the natural human instinct to help people

This is fucking stupid. Like “I don’t wear a seatbelt so I can be thrown out the window to safety” stupid.

Same boat here. I’m not a vegan (pescatarian) but it seems to me people are reacting (understandably) emotionally because everyone loves pets and wants the best for them.

I don’t disagree on the Patreon app point, but I sub to like 6 podcasts and never visit the app or website. For me it’s very much an RSS feed experience via my preferred podcast app.

10am and later, I think

Same, like no need to get angry on my behalf. I am literally happy with this too

By using it. People don"t post freely when Aunty Carol is gonna comment and snitch