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0 pointsyakshaving_jgt3y ago0 comments

I use and enjoy Google Maps, but some of the features are baffling, like insisting on switching you to a "faster" route even after dismissing the proposal several times.

This almost got me into trouble a couple of months ago when I was driving from Odessa to Chisinau. One route goes through Transnistria which is currently controlled by the russian military.

I'm not sure if Google is aware that there is a war on currently, but I don't fancy getting shot just because California product manager guy believes he knows best.

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greazy3y ago

Personally i think gmaps actively tries to get your attention and interact with the app. Which is extremely dangerous and in my country can result in a big fine if you even touch the phone.

grrrrrrreat3y ago

they have a feature to ignore Highways .. maybe high time they had a feature "Avoid WAR !!"

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