• RandomBit@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    I’ve always been confused why Google keeps Waze and Maps completely separate. Google Maps interface with Waze crowd sourcing would be killer.

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      They’re separate because Waze has a reputation of giving more “aggressive” routing, and has a social aspect to it. Stuff that really doesn’t belong in Google Maps.

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          1 year ago

          And through quiet neighborhood communities where people are out in the streets playing with the kids, walking the dog or getting a run in.

          Someone in my neighborhood got hit while walking their dog by someone using Waze.

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            1 year ago

            Be careful of confirmation bias and the availability heuristic. One irresponsible person does not define the masses.

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          1 year ago

          Like making you take an extra 10 turns, take a longer route, and drive on too-narrow roads, to potentially save only several minutes of being stopped in traffic.

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      I would immediately stop using Maps if I had to deal with any sort of social media infiltration. I already stopped using it in favor of Apple Maps if I have to do transit routing (Apple’s a bit more accurate with timetables).

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      1 year ago

      Google Maps has user submitted reports. I’m not sure if reports in one app reflect in the other but I wouldn’t be surprised.