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[brin]

Bob, this morning, I found this while reading the news. I figured you'd like it:

Read more: Could Google Reveal Secret Spy Drone Lost In Iran? | Fox News

Geeez Bird, See that is exactly the kind of thing I am talking about...How in the world can we let companies like Google compromise National Security and violate our privacy as well...Yep, that is a good example - Thanks and I will bet the Russians, Chinese and Iranians are laughing at us....

 

[two_bit_score]

Bird, Since you brought up Google maps...I have a question...Do you not get concerned that the areal view offered by Google maps along with the street view makes it awful easy for criminals and terrorists to case their targets....that troubles me...What do you think ?

Most of those maps are so out of date they still show Grass on my place.

 

[brin]

Most of those maps are so out of date they still show Grass on my place.

Not the one's for our place...but as other posters have pointed out ..I left irritated about Google but our own county has a current areal view on the internet of all properties in the country so it is not just Google...I am just venting...I am missing the good ole days where what we had in our backyard , be it a swimming pool or pond or what have you was our business and private...No more...those days are gone in so many ways...

 

[Western]

Dennis, OK that's all fine...but what about my Lake that I care so much about ? I have never had a tenant or anyone else suspect I had a lake and wander onto our property..but Google earth just makes it too easy..and is an evasion of my privacy and right to quiet enjoyment of the property...Google needs to be throttled or they will get too powerful and be co-opted by the govt. if it has not already happened..

I cant say as I disagree with you, over all I do, as far as personal privacy goes. I also agree with AZl,, not much we can realistically do.

On the other hand, as a contractor, Bing maps (I prefer Bing over Google maps), I am able to get a pretty close overview of a job site (as it was when the photo was taken)
and usually saves me a trip.

Bob, this morning, I found this while reading the news. I figured you'd like it:

Read more: Could Google Reveal Secret Spy Drone Lost In Iran? | Fox News

Now that incident just burns my taxpayer behind, no fail safe? auto destruct? It will be sold to the highest bidder, either Russia or China and probably with our own subsidy $$

 

[rockinmywaypa]

If you can't look at somebody's property close enough using google earth then swing over to google street and you can view them from a street view perspective. Now that's invasive.

 

[IslandTractor]

If you can't look at somebody's property close enough using google earth then swing over to google street and you can view them from a street view perspective. Now that's invasive.

No more invasive than driving or walking by.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Heard of a guy busted by the building permit office - based on satellite pictures history.

 

[riptides]

Bird, Since you brought up Google maps...I have a question...Do you not get concerned that the areal view offered by Google maps along with the street view makes it awful easy for criminals and terrorists to case their targets....that troubles me...What do you think ?

Go into GoogleMaps, get creative with your editing, submit for processing.

 

[riptides]

If you can't look at somebody's property close enough using google earth then swing over to google street and you can view them from a street view perspective. Now that's invasive.

Wait till BuildingViews get submitted. No I am not kidding.

 

[two_bit_score]

Wait till BuildingViews get submitted. No I am not kidding.

Is this what you are referencing?

>>>>Google has unveiled Business Photos for Google Maps, a new product that allows users to check out the inside of local businesses.

Marissa Mayer, Google痴 vice president of consumer products, made the announcement Thursday at the Social-Loco conference in San Francisco.

During a demo on stage, Mayer and a co-worker showed off the ability to 兎nter local businesses and see the inside of a building. Businesses can provide photos to Google, which can then be compiled into a 360-degree view of a building痴 interior.

These features have been making the rounds in the rumor mill for more than a year. Back in February 2010, we heard that Google would be adding Street View-like features for retail interiors as part of Google Maps.

Business Photos could prove to be a useful tool for restaurants, bars and establishments that depend on local patronage. Many people like to check out the places they eat and drink on the web. Soon, Google users will be able to see inside these places directly from Google Maps.

Mayer says that Google Business Photos will be released in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Canada and several other countries next week, with more countries getting the feature in the following month.<<

 

[dmccarty]

I totally agree with brin's point, but there really isn't much that can be done about it. Most counties around here have their own GIS sites that anyone can access, with just a name or a street address. My county has arials of my place that are a year and a half old, preceeded by a list of them going back several years. It also makes it easier for the tax appraisers to spot un-permitted improvements.

Bing Bing Bing. :thumbsup:

My county's GIS data is connected to the county website. Anyone can see who owns what property, its value, tax bill, and state of the tax bill. The GIS images are much better than what Google Map provides. They have even better maps available in the office. At the office you can view for free or buy a nice large photo copy that is about 36x36. Nice resolution.

Yes, it is easier to access this data over the Internet but security by ignorance or obfuscation is not really security.

Besides, Brin is not really worried about his lake, it is the still he is worried about. Errr, I mean Alternative Fuel Producing Unit. The product is only for his truck! :laughing:

Sorry I could not resist!

I really do not like people knowing about our place either...

Later,
Dan