Poll: Google Maps - What do you think?

[Bofus Teefus]

That said, I really don't like the idea of satellites being able to see me no matter where I am. It's just creepy, you know?

You do realize that you can't be seen if you're under a roof or other covering when they take the picture right?

Yes, I do realize that. They haven't invented X-ray vision for satellites yet. However, when I walk toward my house and suddenly can't be seen anymore, they know I have entered my place of residence. Whenever I leave my house, I can be seen. Therefore, I can easily be "seen" anywhere by satellites.

On a side note, we may all be talking about different things. After viewing this thread, I went to google and clicked "maps." I was unable to see any people at all.

Damien, now that we've got cameras installed in your house, we really don't need X-ray satellites to watch your every move...

I'm sorry, it was there. I had to say it. The inner beast made me do it.

Anyway, like the other guy said, put it into satellite view. I just punched in an address for my parents place and played with it a bit on street view. Didn't see any people, but that's the mode everyone is pissed about.

Really, I could see if I was talking on my cell in front of my house, it may look like I'm yelling on my cell, and I might get cheesed off because Google made me look like I've got temper issues, but the bottom line is that in front of your house, privacy is a non-issue since you're in public. Getting the mail in your undies or whatever is done in public and therefor not an invasion of privacy.

I've used street view when I've needed to go to our crappy little "downtown" area (I'm in a hick metropolis right now) and wanted to see the side of the building I was looking for. It really helps out sometimes.

 

[Incompl te]

I love it as I also love Google Earth

 

[Sparrow]

look, its not like the resolution is good enough to see the guys face(the guy in the sex shop.).

All faces are blurred out on purpose.