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There are many name disputes and even border disputes, just ask China about Taiwan. If I were Google, I wouldn't want to make that decision either. I'd show Chi
by mr_mitm 2y ago
There are many name disputes and even border disputes, just ask China about Taiwan. If I were Google, I wouldn't want to make that decision either. I'd show Chinese users the borders as defined by the Chinese government and other users whatever their government says is the border. That's what's happening here as well, and as dumb as I think this decision is, I think that's fine. I wouldn't want Google to be the final arbiter over names and borders. They should be as neutral as possible and get their data from official sources, and if they are in conflict, show users the result from their respective official source.
- RegnisGnaw 2y agoSame with Kashmir and Sea of Japan/East Sea.
- JohnFen 2y ago"As neutral as possible" would mean using both names, one in parentheses, for people in the US just as they are doing it for people in other nations. Google isn't taking a neutral stance here, they're choosing sides. I don't think this is the largest issue by a longshot. I'll keep calling it by its correct name no matter what Trump says. It's basically just Trump trolling. But Google, and other large corporations, are kowtowing and it's a very bad look.
- mr_mitm 2y agoThey have a process for this and they're following it in this case just like in any other case where a country disagrees with international consensus: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/google-reclassifies-us-as-sensitive-country-like-china-russia-.html https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/google-reclassifies-us-as-se...