Google Crowdsources Map Editing

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday November 20, 2007 @03:01PM from the don't-do-your-home-address-first dept.

An anonymous reader notes that Google now makes it possible to edit the map location designated by (almost) any address. Registered Google users in the US, Australia, and New Zealand can move incorrect markers for their homes or businesses to the correct locations. Access to some listings is restricted — hospitals, government buildings, and businesses whose listings have been claimed through Google's Local Business Center. In addition, moving a place marker more than 200 yards (or 200 meters) from its original location requires a moderator's approval before the change shows up on the map. Once a marker has been moved, a "Show Original" link will direct users to the original location.

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I just fixed the one for my new house by morgan_greywolf · 2007-11-20 15:05 · Score: 5, Funny

I just fixed the one for my new house.

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Suggestion by Paktu · 2007-11-20 15:09 · Score: 4, Funny

Can we pass legislation making the use of the word "crowdsourcing" a Class C Felony?
Not bad! by hdparm · 2007-11-20 15:45 · Score: 4, Funny

I'm 10 minutes walk from a beach. In about an hour or so, it's gonna be waterfront, baby!
1. Re:Not bad! by Neg4tive1 · 2007-11-20 20:38 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  Meh, give it a few years and you'll be waterfront anyways.
For what it's good by no-body · 2007-11-20 15:52 · Score: 4, Funny

I actually enjoyed it that my address showed up a couple of houses off and I am not going to fix it.

Following Calvin and Hobbes strategy, one never knows who hits from above.