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Here is another reason Google is terrible. (thelemmy.club)
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[–] 18 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

It shows "Lake Ontario" here in the UK, but "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)" as well. Not sure why there is a difference- certainly I've never heard anyone use the phrase in brackets in conversation.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

    Which is the only reasonable way. A map has to be useful, it’s not their fault a government has changed things.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Their government didnt change things. They chucked a hissy fit and made unfounded demands, Google decided to appease the crybabies rather than having an ounce of integrity.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    On a practical level, if a government decides to refer to it by whatever name in advisory notices and alerts, it’s useful to have the map reconcile with that name

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