Trying to decide which search engine to switch to. I've used Brave and it blocks too much. I've used Firefox but in the past, it has had issues where it just stopped working (long ago). Don't care for Bing. What's the best general search engine to use these days? DuckDuckGo?
Our tech overlords know so much about us that they don't fear democratically-enacted regulation. We chose cheese. And we'll choose it again. We must again educate children about civics and the importance of liberal (small "l") principles. We should follow the rule of law, not autocratic graft.
This also applied to Apple maps, it's not just Google. Google is getting a lot of attention, rightfully, but the other tech companies are all falling in line.
As was explained, go on the three dots and complain. It won't easily change, but US has no autonomy to override international agreements, no matter what the annoying orange thinks.
This was clearly coming as soon as we learned about their corporate motto. Doctors have an oath and outside enforcers.
Google just had their corporate good nature.
These search engines are soulless. Unfortunately, we need them, and they know it. I'm afraid we've found the Dark Side, and we don't like it here. Maybe if Bluesky gets enough users, they can become a search engine too.
"Google and Apple use data from the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) when naming world locations, and GNIS updated its database with the "Gulf of America" name change this week."
Still, you'd think they could override it if they wanted to.
The most ironic part about all of this is that in Spanish "America" covers the entirety of both continents. So this is not even really the smack in the face to Mexico that Trump thinks it is. It's just...a curiosity, a distraction.
I switched my browser to Duck Duck Go yesterday. Using Google only if I absolutely must until I can change my email. That takes time but to get rid of Google would be worth it.
Same. I'm so disappointed with the easy capitulation. I really wish we had alternatives that were easy to migrate to. I saw that even Apple did the same. I guess you can't be a large corporation without being horrible or something. I read they also removed Black History month from calendars.
This posting insults every fellato enjoyer, but your point is good and right. How many multi-billionaire operations are terrified of losing support from the fascist regime? I'd say most of them. https://trueman-triola.stories.email/
I agree but this would require him to have any sense of history whatsoever and I've never seen our very own Assholini show any of his Wharton School savvy in this direction. https://trueman-triola.stories.email/
On the plus side, Google only changed the name in the USA, everywhere else in the world it remains the Gulf of Mexico. I guess we'll all need VPNs soon anyway.
We are running as fast as we can down a very dangerous road and half of the country is cheering it on. But those of us that are critical thinkers are frightened about the future. It’s like 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 gave birth to a spoiled child named Ideocracy.
A resistance task: 😉
Google Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of America will be at the head of Google’s answer.
Click on the three dots to the right of GOA
click Send Feedback
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content".
type name is Gulf of Mexico since 1550.
Right. I switched to Waze not long ago since GoogleMaps kept adding a bunch of business icons I couldn't figure out how to turn off. Waze was easy. MapQuest is my new test subject.
Google has enshitified search results, fed us slop AI and in general is an evil surveillance advertising vehicle that stole untold volumes of copy righted material. I never did have respect now i have hatred for them.
Shame on Google for giving in, and shame on America for electing such a small-minded leader. This is another example of American hegemony and imperialism. Sad to see a powerful nation stoop to such blatant self-aggrandizement to assert its superiority.
I'm trying to report error on Apple maps, as well. The "send" feature in "report an issue" is not active. As if they don't want to hear from me. Go figure...
We don't know if he threatened their families.... I wonder if this has happened to the entire Republican party like they're all being held hostage or blackmailed... Or maybe the compensation is just so great
This is what you get when wealth and corporate power think they rule us. It feels like a run-up to the corporate governed dystopia in the movie "Rollerball". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wFTkYm0i6g
Won’t be long before it’s changed back!When that CAT6 hurricane hits this year it will then be called THE GULF OF OH 💩! What outlines that gulf?🩸red states! No FEMA, No INSURANCE! No HELP! Can’t afford gas to leave! No 💴 for hotel! No funding for shelters! Think that new name will matter then, MAGA?
Yep, got rid of all their apps, enjoying Duck Duck Go and after downloading what mail I have on Gmail will deactivate my accounts. No one supporting this coup will get one penny from me if I can help it.
I think it only shows up for google in America. In Canada we still see Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of America is in smaller letters in parentheses underneath. They gotta make the Toddler feel like he is boss. 🙄
Not only can you leave a review on Google maps but you can also type in Gulf of Mexico in the search engine & when it delivers Gulf of America, click on the 3 vertical dots beside the name, which allows you to send them feedback stating it's incorrect, etc, when you click on the name itself.
I am seeing "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)" in 🇨🇦 because Google Map users elsewhere in the world will see that label but I am offended by the addition of (Gulf of America).
So many people have gotten annoyed with me over the years because I refuse to use google maps and only ever share Apple Maps pins. This is not the validation I needed but it also is
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FYI Apple Maps switched to Gulf of America as well.
#stickittogoogle
It was showing up as either way you asked it to yesterday...
Being that Google isn't the arbiter of world geography, (i think) it's a fair move.
Look at my picture. I'm still on the team. *shrugs*
Yes, that's a lame cop-out.
Do we really need another fucking oligarch "fighting for you," though? 😆 🤣
Google just had their corporate good nature.
#gwb5
reCaptcha (= Google) = Spyware
https://youtu.be/VTsBP21-XpI
Search results tuned toward keeping MAGA happy.
I’ll be dumping Google ~ new email in progress
Anything to maintain profits no matter what the cost.
Therefore, google URL deleted.
Still, you'd think they could override it if they wanted to.
Google Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of America will be at the head of Google’s answer.
Click on the three dots to the right of GOA
click Send Feedback
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content".
type name is Gulf of Mexico since 1550.
🚬😎
I have replaced gmail with Proton
I have replaced google maps with Apple Maps and some hiking and camping apps I already used, TopoMap+ and AllTrails.
I will not be part of that nonsense.
Human beings are literally too fucking stupid...
Trips off the tongue…
Much like 🍊 💩 I guess
Brave instead of Google search
Proton instead of Gmail
Delete and/or disable all Google apps
Take your info off Google drive if you have it uploaded to their cloud.
the bastards
https://apnews.com/article/apple-maps-gulf-of-mexico-gulf-of-america-ea9f17241ad5c42880708f27ffe18baf
Google purchased Waze as that was my go-to GPS.
I’ve since gone to Mapquest, but was recently recommended TomTom AmiGO GPS. Haven’t downloaded that yet to try it though.
Not sure I can remove google fully from my life atm, but every bit helps.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Technology/wireStory/apple-gulf-mexico-gulf-america-based-trumps-order-118717812
Business should be telling him to get bent