Google Maps now restricts its content if you're not logged in

[1970-01-01]

It's very nice to see this awful behavior highlighted. We're almost at the opposite end of the spectrum since 2005.

"Don't be evil" <-- Early Google

"Do the right thing" <-- Mid 2010

"Make them pay for it (via tracking)" <-- Google are here

"Money by any means" <-- Oracle, patent trolls, etc.

[fuzzfactor]

It was pretty worthless for years already compared to when it first became available.

It was only better than Mapquest for a few years anyway, I went back to normal a long time ago.

[MisterTea]

> Google Maps ‘limited view’ now hides reviews

And nothing of value was lost.

[severino]

Not just reviews, but also pictures and even the opening hours. Also it looks like the map will have less detail (roads, etc.)