Google Maps Street Level
 

How much of an invasion of privacy does everyone think google maps street level may be. I looked at the house where I grew up from street level and I could read the number plate on my Dad's car. If the curtains of the house were open I would be able so see some minor details. Is this taking the whole maps thing too far and are we losing our rights to privacy because of it?

Yes.

But my house is just a blur on it so I don't care.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/...c3c95c17_o.jpg

this is my house on street level, bit close for my liking

that's creepy.

i remember finding my house on google earth, i could determine the different trees in the garden and such, but not too many details.

this is a whole new level... maybe a bit too close indeed.

You live in a prison?

looks like a cell block but it is fairly lush inside. also it is behind the best record store in my state, and 100 meters from one of the best pubs in australia

I actually had a conversation with my minion about this yesterday.

you can see my car and the cat in the window. I can even tell (by the trees) when that picture was taken.

Yes.

On the other hand, you just posted your address on the SY board.

Let's sue Google.

Your right to privacy lives on in the fact that nobody important gives a fuck about you.

HA! Good

how is it any more of an invasion of privacy than walking down the street yourself?

I hadn't thought of that. I'm never going back outside!

except the address is incorrect... number and street name are wrong

how is walking down the street myself invading my privacy.......

Who cares wiretapping was here first. As we modernize you'll get used to it.

I think its pretty lame and annoying only because I've had my dad who I've not seen in 6 yrs email me when something has changed when they've updated the street lvel photo of my mum's house. Creepy.

HOWEVER. it is fucking awesome when I'm going somewhere I've never been before, because I go look at street level and find landmarks so I dont get lost when driving.

so.. + and -

In the end I dont really mind. They fuzz out faces so if I were ever IN a shot you wouldnt be able to tell.. plus.. as if you'd even know.. you might be.. anywhere. weird.

I think it's interesting

i fucking cant figure it out how can i do this, so i can see my house. i mean, 'street level'?
any help for the dorks?

I found my house.

can you see yrself from the window then?

That thing is totally crazy. I find it fantastic and creepy at the same time to be honest
You can totally see me on that thing if you're watching my school's street, I was standing against the wall listening to my iPod when they took the pic (though I didn't see the truck that took it!), and so I'm on the website - they blurred my face, at least.

what?!??!
how is that real.
i cant do it with the damn thing. i dont get a damn close look.
how you do it?
i feel dumb.

We all live in a prison. It's just becoming more obvious.

It can't even zoom to the town center where I live. I'm freed from your perversed eyes.

are you using google earth or google maps? you need to use google maps.. go to google.com...

i showed my mom where i live. i found my house and the picture is old. so is my grandma's houses picture. i found the street where i lived in germany but i don't think it was the right apartment complex.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am now looking at your front door on Google Maps and masturbating furiously.

Sincerely,
Your secret admirer

this is interesting
i live in an isolated valley
there are no streets there

haha, i'm in a gated community. suckas can't find me!