I'm a sporadic/infrequent openstreetmap contributor, too - although I'm not second-guessing these contributions. Useless or not, I do use OSM all the time personally, so reason stands somebody before me did a good job and helped me a lot.

Admittedly, some of the people who use OSM around me use it because at a certain moment I've explained them the advantages. (I live in Europe and people frequently use other modes of transport besides the car, so OSM is legit frequently the better choice.)

Just wanted to add, when I'm travelling I very much enjoy it when a town has up to date cafes/restaurants. That's why my highest priority when I contributing to OSM is adding cafe/restaurant information.

Wherever you are, your contributions are very well appreciated! I live in a very small town and use OSM. Idk who mapped this place, but having maps away from Google in such a small place makes me happy. Again, wherever you are, you are contributing to a cause that can help free people from big tech monopolies and actually advances human society forever.

You are part of the reason people like me who don't have time to contribute to such efforts can use these apps anyways. Part of the reason adoption is possible. Part of the reason OSM can grow beyond just whatever you're documenting.

Thank you, really. <3

THANK YOU! Please keep contributing! :)

I work in emergency services and have been with multiple agencies that utilize OSM due to its increased accuracy and often more up to date data.

In some of our software, it's even one of the base map options and many of us prefer it (both standard OSM layer and the humanitarian layer).