You can find out who created a Way in JOSM (and it can't be anonynmous because Potlatch doesn't allow anonymous users) - download the offending area, select an offending way and the user name shows up in the appropriate panel. You can then contact the user through the messaging facility at osm.org/user/ (remembering to replace anty spaces in the name with %20)

I had the same problem with battery life on my Nokia N810. I bought one of these: http://www.addonsworld.co.uk/product.php/36108/0 - only 6 pounds and works with AA NiMH rechargeables. It is the same connection on the N95 I believe.

I suspect if you're keeping the device in your pocket, your body is shielding the signal to some extent.

David