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Google Maps no longer "suck"

2007-11-24T05:45:07Z

Over two years ago when Google Maps released their satellite maps feature and the rest of the world was ooooh'ing and aaaaaah'ing, I wrote a post saying Google Maps sucked because when I typed in my address, they couldn't pinpoint my exact location. Pshaw.

I was being facetious. I am a Google Maps fan-boy like everyone else - except of course when you ask for directions and its sends you to the wrong city. But that is a whole other blog post.

Today I found out that Google now lets users edit maps. The first thing I did was adjust where Google things my home is. Now when you type in my address - you get the exact point on the map.

I may be the only person in the world that cares that Google gets this right, but I must admit, it is a cool feature nonetheless.

Comment from saj.thecommune.net on 2007-11-24

2007-11-24T21:41:23Z

At both my current and previous addresses, almost all mapping applications point at the wrong house. In one case, about half a block away. This was always annoying when having parties and such. I was very excited to hear about this new feature from Google.

Comment from Bob on 2009-09-25

2009-09-25T22:23:54Z

This so called "feature" that allows users to edit maps is bogus. I edited something 4 times (once a month, 4 months in a row) and it STILL shows the wrong location. I did everything accurately, please do not question my aptitude, but do question google's.