Don't You think Google Have to give us Verification?

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Hey,

I was thinking that when we edit something or some place on Google it show us under review. which takes time to update and verify by other

My thoughts are that what if Google give local guide verification by which if a verified guide update the place it will update without any review at that time afterwards it will be reviewed by others.

But don’t you all think that we want that power to update and make maps more easier than ever

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Hi @devtheguide

Thanks for your suggestion.

There are millions of spam attacks on Google Maps every day. I’m afraid your suggestion will place way too much power in the hands of the spammers.

Please read this post to understand this issue better.

Also, kindly remove the image in your post. I belive the illustration does not belong to you.

Cheers

Morten

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It’s important to remember that Google has strict guidelines and protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on Maps., @devtheguide ! Verification is not just about having the power to make changes but also the responsibility to ensure that the information provided is correct and up-to-date. Local guides can still make a significant contribution to improving Maps by providing accurate and helpful information, even without verification status.

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Thank @MortenCopenhagen for sharing your thoughts on this.

But, I understand those situations where spammers get more power but the thing which I try to say is that what if Google verify guide based on their contribution this what I am trying to say.

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( @Hope ) You are right I know those things again I am saying is please consider my reply to @MortenCopenhagen in which I express my thoughts on verification

Thank You.

Hi again @devtheguide

So are you suggesting that Google should appoint or trust some Local Guide more?

Years back in the Maps Maker days this was the case. But Google decided to not continue this.

Almost all verifications are done by computers these days.

Cheers

Morten

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Hey again @MortenCopenhagen

I think it’s good for us to end thing things :grin: here because I don’t think we can get any meaningful outcome from this. By the way thank you for your suggestions and time.

I am sure that we will continue interacting like this,right?

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@devtheguide

Sure, but please remove the stolen image from your post.

Cheers

Morten

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In the past, Google attempted to grant “trusted” status to certain “regional leaders” in Map Maker, @devtheguide . But,in 2015, a person created a urinating image on Google Maps that pointed toward the Apple logo on the roof of one of its facilities in Pakistan. The image was visible on Google Maps for a few hours before it was taken down by Google. The incident became a major embarrassment for Google, as it showed how easily someone could manipulate the platform to create such offensive content. Google issued a statement apologizing for the incident and stating that they had taken measures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

This incident highlighted the importance of maintaining the integrity of Google Maps and the potential consequences of allowing “trusted” users to edit and add information without proper checks and balances. It also showed how quickly offensive content can spread on the internet, even when it is only visible for a short amount of time.

Allowing trusted individuals to make changes without verification can compromise the integrity of the information on Maps. Google is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the information on Maps, and it’s important to have proper checks in place to ensure the quality of the data.

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Olá, @devtheguide

Bem vindo ao Connect!

Sempre que tiver sugestões fique a vontade para postar aqui no fórum.

Acho que esse “poder” o Google provavelmente nunca mais dará aos usuários.

O Google tinha uma plataforma de mapeamento que se chamava Google Map Maker. Nessa plataforma os usuários que atingiam um “nível de confiança” conseguiam editar o mapa do Google. Muitos usuários conseguiam editar o mapa quase que sem supervisão nenhuma.

Resultado dessa confiança sem supervisão? Vandalização do Google Mapas. Clique aqui para ver uma das notícias de vandalizaçao que mais repercurtiu e percorreu o mundo. Essa vandalização, somado as outros problemas levou ao encerramento do Mapa Maker.

No mesmo período o Google também tinha um serviço chamado Google Business, atualmente Perfil de Empresa no Google.

Para incrementar o número de empresas verificadas no Google Mapas o serviço criou o perfil de “Verificador de Confiança”. Usuários com base nas suas contribuições eram convidados a “verificar” as empresas sem necessidade de confirmação. O resultado foi uma “avalanche” de empresas fake. Cinco meses depois o Google encerrou o serviço.

Sucesso

Gil :slightly_smiling_face:

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Tout a fait vous avez raison Google devrait voir elle peut mieux nous encourager espérons et souhaitons qu’il prenne vraiment ça en considération le moment venu

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Hello @devtheguide ,

Thank you for sharing, but we saw that the photo you have posted does not appear to be your own and is in violation of the Local Guides Program Rules. It has been removed from your post.

Please bear in mind that if you continue posting photos and/or contents that are not yours they will be removed from the forum.

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