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Street views removed after complaints
So Google have this nice new idea for Google Maps, where you can view a street (if you happen to be looking at the few streets actually available, that is) and it's all quite good really, especially if you're trying to find somewhere and want to visualise it.
However, as always, the silly brigade come along and say 'ooh, there's a pic of me going in to an Adult shop' or 'oooh, I'm getting arrested for doing something naughty' and complain.
Well, boohoo. You're doing something you're ashamed of? Well maybe there's a lesson there for you? Honestly, this type of excuse for 'privacy protection' is pretty much for those who shouldn't be doing what they're doing anyway.
Which reminds me of a related story from today. This couple and their benefit fuelled trip around the world which was accidentally stopped when someone posted a picture of them on the internet during their cruise. Annoying that it took that long to find them out, to be honest.
Anyway. I'm sure there are some (very few) good reasons for some people taking pictures off the internet. Me? I say don't do anything in public that you don't want to be photograhed for...
So Google have this nice new idea for Google Maps, where you can view a street (if you happen to be looking at the few streets actually available, that is) and it's all quite good really, especially if you're trying to find somewhere and want to visualise it.
However, as always, the silly brigade come along and say 'ooh, there's a pic of me going in to an Adult shop' or 'oooh, I'm getting arrested for doing something naughty' and complain.
Well, boohoo. You're doing something you're ashamed of? Well maybe there's a lesson there for you? Honestly, this type of excuse for 'privacy protection' is pretty much for those who shouldn't be doing what they're doing anyway.
Which reminds me of a related story from today. This couple and their benefit fuelled trip around the world which was accidentally stopped when someone posted a picture of them on the internet during their cruise. Annoying that it took that long to find them out, to be honest.
Anyway. I'm sure there are some (very few) good reasons for some people taking pictures off the internet. Me? I say don't do anything in public that you don't want to be photograhed for...
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There are some ignorant people around!
All Google are doing is showing what's already in the public domain - i.e. what you can see by walking around.
The people with issues should in theory be directing their anger at aerial views (not just from Google) as these do show areas the general public can't normally see - back gardens, over gates etc.
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All Google are doing is showing what's already in the public domain - i.e. what you can see by walking around.
The people with issues should in theory be directing their anger at aerial views (not just from Google) as these do show areas the general public can't normally see - back gardens, over gates etc.
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Looks like some people are fighting back (apparently illegally), personally I don't see the problem with it, Google seem to be taking down any pictures at the request of individuals within it if asked.
On a related note, had a couple of people mention to me they have seen the car driving round Braintree, who knows in the next update you could feast your eyes on the wonder that is the Freeola offices.... o_O
Looks like some people are fighting back (apparently illegally), personally I don't see the problem with it, Google seem to be taking down any pictures at the request of individuals within it if asked.
On a related note, had a couple of people mention to me they have seen the car driving round Braintree, who knows in the next update you could feast your eyes on the wonder that is the Freeola offices.... o_O
If burglars want to rob a house, this will just save them from going out in the car and having a look in real-life that's all.
I don't think it matters if people's houses are on there. They are visible to the public anyway and Google's satellite view on Google Maps is just as, if not more intrusive than Street View.
After taking off number-plates and faces and other questionable things, what's left is only a dumbed-down version of what you would see if you were there anyway so I don't really see why people feel the need to moan.
Anyway, I found my uncle (and auntie) in Australia - he was mowing the front lawn :D
I don't think it matters if people's houses are on there. They are visible to the public anyway and Google's satellite view on Google Maps is just as, if not more intrusive than Street View.
After taking off number-plates and faces and other questionable things, what's left is only a dumbed-down version of what you would see if you were there anyway so I don't really see why people feel the need to moan.
Anyway, I found my uncle (and auntie) in Australia - he was mowing the front lawn :D
pb wrote:
> After all, who's really going to target your house based on a
> picture?
Local burglars? You can check for side alleys, security systems, satellite dishes (meaning someone with money). It's not difficult to see reasons to be concerned.
> After all, who's really going to target your house based on a
> picture?
Local burglars? You can check for side alleys, security systems, satellite dishes (meaning someone with money). It's not difficult to see reasons to be concerned.
Well, Exmouth or Los Belones won't be there for a while unless they open it up to people to start helping them with the street level maps, but I think it's a great idea all the same.
After all, who's really going to target your house based on a picture?
After all, who's really going to target your house based on a picture?
Until i have my house on there, i won't know the pain of not having priavy. Till then, i will use google maps as a gateway to another country without going there. A trip to japan seems nice. Too bad the view i get are rubbish and makes me not want to go to japan at all.
Hell not even looking at paris and the effiel tower kills the urge to explorer the city.
Hell not even looking at paris and the effiel tower kills the urge to explorer the city.
Nin wrote:
> There is something about this that does make me feel a
> little uncomfortable, especially that my address including door
> number is on that pic.
Pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. They're much further along with this in the US. So theres a picture of outside my US address, google even tells me the house number. Nothing wrong with the picture, it doesnt show anything but still theres a sense of disquiet about it being on there.
> There is something about this that does make me feel a
> little uncomfortable, especially that my address including door
> number is on that pic.
Pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. They're much further along with this in the US. So theres a picture of outside my US address, google even tells me the house number. Nothing wrong with the picture, it doesnt show anything but still theres a sense of disquiet about it being on there.
Just found a very clear picture of my house. Pictures must have been taken over last summer because my window is wide open as usual. There is something about this that does make me feel a little uncomfortable, especially that my address including door number is on that pic.
Street views removed after complaints
So Google have this nice new idea for Google Maps, where you can view a street (if you happen to be looking at the few streets actually available, that is) and it's all quite good really, especially if you're trying to find somewhere and want to visualise it.
However, as always, the silly brigade come along and say 'ooh, there's a pic of me going in to an Adult shop' or 'oooh, I'm getting arrested for doing something naughty' and complain.
Well, boohoo. You're doing something you're ashamed of? Well maybe there's a lesson there for you? Honestly, this type of excuse for 'privacy protection' is pretty much for those who shouldn't be doing what they're doing anyway.
Which reminds me of a related story from today. This couple and their benefit fuelled trip around the world which was accidentally stopped when someone posted a picture of them on the internet during their cruise. Annoying that it took that long to find them out, to be honest.
Anyway. I'm sure there are some (very few) good reasons for some people taking pictures off the internet. Me? I say don't do anything in public that you don't want to be photograhed for...
So Google have this nice new idea for Google Maps, where you can view a street (if you happen to be looking at the few streets actually available, that is) and it's all quite good really, especially if you're trying to find somewhere and want to visualise it.
However, as always, the silly brigade come along and say 'ooh, there's a pic of me going in to an Adult shop' or 'oooh, I'm getting arrested for doing something naughty' and complain.
Well, boohoo. You're doing something you're ashamed of? Well maybe there's a lesson there for you? Honestly, this type of excuse for 'privacy protection' is pretty much for those who shouldn't be doing what they're doing anyway.
Which reminds me of a related story from today. This couple and their benefit fuelled trip around the world which was accidentally stopped when someone posted a picture of them on the internet during their cruise. Annoying that it took that long to find them out, to be honest.
Anyway. I'm sure there are some (very few) good reasons for some people taking pictures off the internet. Me? I say don't do anything in public that you don't want to be photograhed for...
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