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[–] 23 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

Google maps doesn't correct shit. I've tried multiple times to get a nonexistent road (literally, i took geotagged photos showing this "road" is untouched brushland) that cuts through my parent's place removed, and they never responded or did anything about it.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    I’m fairly certain they crowdsource the info. Their initial scan gives them a baseline, then they wait until x number of reports all conferring with each other to have the system either kick it up for review, or make the change automatically if possible.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    It took YEARS for me to get Google Maps to correct the location of a local bus stop. It showed up on the wrong street, which screwed up walking directions. They finally fixed it when I submitted a photo of the bus stop along with my report, even though it’s exactly what you see if you check the recently updated street view in the exact location I had been submitting error reports. 🤷‍♂️

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