Comments on: Google Maps limits view of Categories via Community Edits

By: HV Investigations

HV Investigations — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:58:22 +0000

I agree with Craig that this is definitely about the programmers’ perception of reality. It’s the difference of what people really want and what others think they should want.

By: Veyton

Veyton — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:25:48 +0000

at first I have to say that this is a realy nice post about the google maps feature. In some german webmasterforums people used this feature for local marketing. I`have heard that google will bring the complete missing features back again. Sorry for my bad english.
cu, keep on the good work.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:09:46 +0000

This is a great example of how Google’s sunny view of human nature runs at odds with the reality of how people act out.

By: panzermike

panzermike — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:02:26 +0000

I have been noticing that the bigger problem is Map markers. I recently discovered that my main unverified locations had been moved to three (3) different locations, and one was in Antarctica.

This explains why the data is not merging with the main verified location. I dragged them back to where they are supposed to be, but since more than 200 meters, won’t move.

It appears that anyone can do it, and it is impossible to claim the unverified listings, as the post card will be sent to an address that does not even exist!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:24:32 +0000

@puresheer
I feel strongly that within the lbc businesses should have full visibility into the cluster of info that google has assembled and at least as much ability to correct their record.

Beyond that while I have seen the ill affects and abuses of unclaimed records only google knows if it is a net gain in quality to allow the community edits.

Iknow when I have tried to correct totally erroneous cAtegory info it has had absolutely no impact.

By: PureSheer

PureSheer — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:57:39 +0000

Lior, Mike

Don’t you think it’s better that the categories are not ‘editable’? Maybe only from a Locksmith point of view ?, but those kind of issues (I think) should be added only by the LBC; or after Google Maps will have its necessary shields against spammers & opportunists..

By: George

George — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:37:03 +0000

That is good news! I hope it comes back soooon!. Thanks Loir for the update.

By: MiriamEllis

MiriamEllis — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:19:29 +0000

That’s good news from Lior. Glad he stopped by.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:59:39 +0000

Lior

Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed.

Mike

By: Lior Ron

Lior Ron — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:21:48 +0000

Hi Mike,

wanted to put an end to the mystery Nothing intentional here, this is just a bug that was introduced lately and will be fixed within a few days. We’re very happy with how community members are adding and fixing existing categories and we’re commited to provide more transparency, not less.

Lior (Product Manager for Community Edits)