Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m a dual citizen with the UK, I have another option for German citizenship, and have left the U.S. many, many times. What a silly thing to assume.

    Let me guess- next you’re going to say “Canada doesn’t count” without asking me which countries I’ve been to.

    That doesn’t mean I know the most efficient route between two cities in some country I haven’t been to any more than you do. I’m guessing you can’t tell me the most efficient route between Bloomington and Martinsville without any sort of map.

    You are trusting that Google Maps will always give you the most efficient route. That doesn’t necessarily mean that they are.

    • Aux@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Look, mate, cool story and all, but once again - tell me which app can give me a route between Riga and Sigulda using public transport?

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        And again, I don’t know. That doesn’t mean you can assume Google Maps has the best route, especially now that they’re intentionally diverting people.

        I notice you haven’t said anything else about your lie that I never leave my country, by the way. Anything you wanted to add there?

        • Aux@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          So, your argument is you don’t know. Basically - no argument. Next time keep quiet, people will think you’re smart.

          • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            1 year ago

            My “argument” was initially a joke, but then you took it seriously, so it just became me saying that you can’t know for certain that your claim about Google Maps giving the most efficient route is true.

            Also, I’m not smart, so I don’t know why I’d want people to think I am. I’m stupid, not a liar.

            Speaking of lies, you still haven’t said anything about your lie that I’ve never left my country.

              • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                1 year ago

                Are you a mod? Because you’re not on the list in the sidebar. You’re also not on the list of admins on the front page.

                  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                    1 year ago

                    I’m not sure why it wasn’t clear, but I was telling you I have no reason to do what you’re telling me to do. Nor will I.