Yellow Pages?
this post was submitted on 10 Nov 2023
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Are those still a thing?
Serious question, I haven't used them in a very long time. Can they be (legitimately) sourced online, or will I need to go to a library/store to source the information?
It's not a problem either way, but it would be good to know these things anyway.
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In my experience, it is riddled with ads to the point where it is hard to find what you're looking for. I don't think that print the book anymore.
Buy a pack of gum at the gas station/convenience store, as the clerk for recommendations.
Go to a hotel and ask the front desk/concierge.
Ask a librarian or barista!
Everyone has opinions on their environment, most people are happy to give them.
^go full analog with it. Got it.
I know that I can talk to people if I need to, but a lot of times I really don't want to. Sometimes that isn't (immediately) an option either. Still solid advice though, I concur.
Weird question. Couldn't one try calling places like this and asking the same questions? I'm sure it would be a little awkward but I can't imagine anyone would outright refuse to answer. People tend to like sharing their opinions
Calling the places would certainly be more convenient than actually going in, that's for sure!
There is an app by divested computing group that wraps google maps in a webview. Can be very privacy firendly depending on the browser your system uses as it's webview. I only use it if other maps don't work. Organic maps is crazy good.
Organic maps was a really happy find for me. I like it WAY better than osmand (even though I do like that one on principal). The look/functionality of it are damn near top notch. A few refinements here and there and it will be something truly special in my opinion.
'wraps google maps in a webview. Can be very privacy firendly depending on the browser your system uses as it’s webview'
so it like will contain it or something then? I typically try to use firefox for everything. I've run into the webview version of google maps a few times, but I wouldn't think it was any more secure to use that version.
While true, that's sumpy becaise the Tor network is used as much as it is. If usage of Lokinet were to pick up, it would just slow down. Knowing the developers of Oxen, they'd then probably cut down on it's anonymity to increase speed again.