Google Maps issues?
11-28-11 | 04:55 PM
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Nah, Just a way of improving their map search engine.
11-28-11 | 05:18 PM
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Granted....WYSIWYG
At the same time, regardless of bike or motorized transportation, the accuracy(or lack thereof) of the 'street views' could potentially become a legal matter. Because, Google wants to promote the feature, they should have the accuracy to back it up. With the easy access(legal or not) to info courtesy of the Net, it shouldn't be too hard to keep the 'street views' current.
Take Nellis Air Force Base out in Nevada or Miranmar Marine Corps Base(Top Gun/Fighter Weapons School) in California. If one were to go by inaccurate 'street views', one could accidentally get directions with 'street views' of the respective fighter test ranges and/or stumble on to the test range itself.
At the same time, regardless of bike or motorized transportation, the accuracy(or lack thereof) of the 'street views' could potentially become a legal matter. Because, Google wants to promote the feature, they should have the accuracy to back it up. With the easy access(legal or not) to info courtesy of the Net, it shouldn't be too hard to keep the 'street views' current.
Take Nellis Air Force Base out in Nevada or Miranmar Marine Corps Base(Top Gun/Fighter Weapons School) in California. If one were to go by inaccurate 'street views', one could accidentally get directions with 'street views' of the respective fighter test ranges and/or stumble on to the test range itself.
11-28-11 | 06:34 PM
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I hope the google maps guys don't read this. If they do we'll soon have to click on a TOS/AUP popup on our way to street view. But really, though, they already have a disclaimer for google maps directions, so I think you're kinda freaking out about nothing Chris516.
11-28-11 | 11:16 PM
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I can't figure out how to get directions with street views. But, in any rate, here's the CYA verbiage that shows at the bottom of directions with plain ol' overhead views.
Of course some folks will blindly obey their machines...
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
Map data ©2011 Google
Map data ©2011 Google
11-29-11 | 12:18 AM
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To get the 'street views', you can do one of two things. You can either, drag the little orange guy(located at the top of the scale) to the street you want to see in a picture. Also, After getting your directions, as you slide the mouse pointer over each direction, a little orange guy will show up IF, there is an available picture of the street/road you want to see.
11-29-11 | 12:33 AM
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Ahh, I see, I was envisioning Directions with street views of intersections interspersed. Hopefully if people stop their car or bike long enough to manually bring up streetviews they'll have time to look at the situation IRL also.
