Hi there,

I appreciate your feedback and concerns about listing my webshop on OpenStreetMap (OSM). I want to clarify my intentions and how my webshop connects with physical locations.

While it's true that my business is primarily online, the reason I placed a sign is not solely for advertising on other platforms like Google Maps. It's also to provide a physical presence for local customers who might want to pick up their orders or have inquiries in person. This adds a layer of convenience and personal touch to the online shopping experience, which, I believe, is valuable.

I understand that OSM is focused on mapping places that are “on the ground,” and I respect that principle. My webshop might be administered from a residential location, but it serves as a legitimate point of contact for customers, much like a small local office. We also organize occasional events and gatherings related to Bitcoin and economics, making it a gathering place for like-minded individuals.

I'm open to discussing this further and finding a way to represent my business in a manner that aligns with OSM's guidelines. If you have any suggestions or if there's additional information you need from me to consider this, please let me know. I believe that together, we can find a solution that works for both my business and OSM's mapping objectives.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

It's correct. My office is not open at night. I made a mistake here.
I thought customers could visit the website 24/7, but not visit my office during the night. So that basically means I have to change that.

It's not only a webstore. Customers can visit my office physically.

I wanted to list my office on Google Maps as well, but to do that. I was permitted to place a sign on my house, so customers could find my office.

Check the link for proof:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2TeBULSnKKqzKFFA

I would really like to show my company to the world, accepting Bitcoin and LN as payment on BTCMap.org.

I would like to be the first person in Meppel who is accepting Bitcoin or Lightning Network as payment.
That's my goal, but I don't understand what I have to do for that.

Can you help me?