Google denies APEC reason for fuzzy maps, page 1

This topic is in the Breaking Alternative News discussion forum. (rss)

Google denies APEC reason for fuzzy maps

Topic started on 14-8-2007 @ 07:11 PM by srsen
Google denies APEC reason for fuzzy maps www.smh.com.au MUCH of Sydney's city centre as it appears in the satellite images on Google Maps Australia has been fuzzed out, just weeks before the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit. Google says the imagery was downgraded as a result of a "commercial issue" with a supplier, but there is speculation it was done at the request of police in order to minimise the risk of a terrorist attack during the September summit, where Sydney will host 21 world leaders including the US President, George Bush. (visit the link for the full news article)
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:11 PM by srsen
Just thought you guys might this interesting. I wonder if it is legal to do this? Plus will they now also fuzz out Google Earth and other similar map-type services? www.smh.com.au (visit the link for the full news article)
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:20 PM by djohnsto77
Originally posted by srsen Just thought you guys might this interesting. I wonder if it is legal to do this? Why would it be? Even if the police asked for it, Google cooperated. It's their service, they could even shut it down if they wanted to. They have no legal obligation to provide it.
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:26 PM by damajikninja
Of course it was a "commercial" issue - the US Government is probably a client of Google's! Talk about word smithing... [edit on 8/14/2007 by damajikninja]
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:33 PM by djohnsto77
Originally posted by damajikninja Of course it was a "commercial" issue - the US Government is probably a client of Google's! Talk about word smithing... I doubt it has anything to do with the U.S. government. If it was requested by a government, it would be Australia. The President of the United States travels to many, many locations all the time that are not blurred in Google Earth.
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:37 PM by damajikninja
Very true djohnsto, I have no doubt that a government asked Google a favor - and am not suprised or angered by it to be honest. If Google wants to degrade their own free service, good for them. They can do what they want because it belongs to them. I just thought the word play was silly - of course it's due to commercial reasons!
reply to this post: copyright & usage

reply posted on 14-8-2007 @ 07:38 PM by srsen
Originally posted by djohnsto77 Originally posted by srsen Just thought you guys might this interesting. I wonder if it is legal to do this? Why would it be? Even if the police asked for it, Google cooperated. It's their service, they could even shut it down if they wanted to. They have no legal obligation to provide it. Yeah i suppose you're right there. I just wasn't sure. Has this happened before? i severly doubt it is NOT related to APEC, its pretty clear it is, unless of course the maps go back up UNCHANGED between now and summit time - 7 September. Geez, they are really going crazy with this APEC thing. I've never seen anythign like it! I'm thinking of heading into the city that day just to check out all the fuss, but im not sure i'll even be allowed in!
reply to this post: copyright & usage

Active Topics Right Now:

84	Oprah balks at having Palin on her show

59	Heart Lash Out at McCain Campaign's Use of "Barracuda"

59	Sarah Palin Did Not Sell That Jet On EBay

37	What Was Your Favorite Barack Obama Line?

35	Bush Set to 'Punish' Russia For Invasion

34	Al-Qaida warns of more attacks against the West

ATS MIX Podcasts:

ATS.MIX: BTS MIX Show 25

ATS.MIX: AP Show 30

ATS.MIX: ATS UFO INVESTIGATION Pt.1, Show-95

Newest Topics:

Comment section acting up?

NEW Six Flags UFOs video September 5, 2008

Bill Clinton Gets Kiss Rejection Is Left Hanging

Colorado Voters To Consider "Alien Commission"

Dude: Don't fry my mancave!

Ron Paul to Make Major Announcement Next Week

Moving Stars

Racism is not the issue, unless you let it become the issue.

Asking For Psychic Assistance : Project Caylee Anthony

John McCain the Comedian...

Obama will actually vote to "help" Hawaii split from the US.

I want to be your Sandwich Artist

Texas Man Kills Home Intruder With His Own Gun

White House disputes aspects of Iraq book by Bob Woodward

I'm fed up with ATS.

ATS Thread Tag System
Members can add a custom descriptive tag to any thread on ATS. Thread Tags will help categorize our site content, help to cross-reference similar threads, and improve the searchability of all ATS threads. This thread is currently defined by these tags:

apec google maps,

ATS site home ATS board home site map top terms & conditions privacy policy contact about AboveTopSecret archive

ATS Server: www3.theabovenetwork.com
Powered by AboveTop:Board v2.3
Header data processed in 0.002 seconds
Page processed in 0.081 seconds
7 total database queries (1)

The Above Top Secret Conspiracy Community Web site is a wholly owned social content community of The Above Network, LLC.

thread

Google denies APEC reason for fuzzy maps