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I won't completely gove up on OSM, but it isn't as easy as I'd hoped. I know the why it is important to switch to OSM, but the how is my roadblock. I've seen a few videos on YT, but still struggle....so, don't use it much. In a perfect world, I'd use it exclusively. For example, I found adding businesses difficult, so that must explain why, in an American metro suburb, there are almost no businesses on OSM. I am in love with the concept of FOSS, but everything about it is an uphill battle....a lot of time learning, failing, getting the courage to try again...