Distorted Images of Residents on Google Maps



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       In some cases, I do believe that blurring images could be necessary, in the case of protection, privacy, etc. Although, some images may need to be as accurate as possible, to help with using the map. A lot of people use Google Maps to find routes to their next location. Distorting images on these maps may cause issues for the people trying to maneuver them. Privacy is definitely something to take into account. Google maps puts images of places without any permission from the residents. These images rarely produce problems with people, but some are taken with children, pets, etc. sitting or playing in the yards. These images could easily be copied and kept by dangerous people. This causes major safety issues, giving the fact that almost anyone with a computer and/or internet could view these images. However, the main residents that are distorted are important buildings, coorporates, or landmarks. These places are well known, and are rarely come across without recognition by people due to their location on the maps. Once again, distorting images could be a safer way to make these maps, and also an inconvenience to the many harmless causes this website is used for.