Users can edit Google Maps locations, wiki-style

Users can edit Google Maps locations, wiki-style-> 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 19 2007, @07:03PM

An anonymous reader writes "For those who have gotten lost, delayed or just plain frustrated on a trip due to a mistaken marker on Google Maps, the company has unveiled a potential solution. Google on Monday announced that registered Google users in the US and Australia can move incorrect markers for their homes or businesses to the correct locations. Google did note that access to some listings, such as hospitals, government buildings or businesses whose listings have been claimed through Google's Local Business Center, will be restricted. In addition, some edits, such as moving a place marker more than 200 yards (or 200 meters in some countries) from its original location requires a moderator's approval before they show up on the map, according to Google. To prevent users from deliberately moving a marker to the wrong address, there will be a "Show Original" link that will direct users to the original marker. If the new one is in the wrong place, users can fix it."
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