[Google Maps API v3] Re: Can Google explain the logic behind the Maps API changes ?

2018-05-17 Thread Rob McMahon

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> I've had a reply from Google and forwarded information about my projects 
> with some ideas.
>
 
Hopefully Google can find a way to let independent developers to continue 
to use the API. 

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[Google Maps API v3] Re: Can Google explain the logic behind the Maps API changes ?

2018-05-17 Thread Rob McMahon


On Wednesday, 16 May 2018 02:21:03 UTC+2, Dalibor Tesanovic wrote:
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> Very important & urgent question that needs to be addressed properly asap. 
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> On Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 8:14:05 PM UTC+2, Rob McMahon wrote:
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>> I've seen the announcement but can Google put forward someone who 
>> developers can talk with and discuss these changes. I can't understand the 
>> logic behind this decision which will force many developers at very short 
>> notice to cease using the Google Maps APIs.
>>
>> Have alternative options been considered for semi-commercial developers 
>> such as ad-supported use of the API ? This works fine with much higher 
>> volumes on YouTube.
>>
>> There was a time when the Maps API team would discuss all aspects of the 
>> API in forums or by email, those days have gone.
>>
>> I'm hoping that some people within Google will see the reaction and 
>> realise the damage that this decision will cause to Google's reputation - 
>> see 
>> http://geoawesomeness.com/developers-up-in-arms-over-google-maps-api-insane-price-hike/
>>  
>> . It's not too late for Google to change course. They should delay the 
>> implementation period and consider alternative such as ad-supported access 
>> to the API.
>>
>>

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