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Post by razor2k
youncs wrote:I will not edit maps for facebook.

The problem with FB is they are publicly traded and on a global mission for the "Facebookifacation" of everything.

Count me out, I can find something else.

I totally understand why Waze would sell, It's still a slap in the face none the less.

I was shocked and disgusted when I heard it on the radio and felt ashamed I used Waze on my way to work today.
youncs,

Good to see you back!...although the circumstances could be better :cry: Where have you been?
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Boiler_81 wrote:I have put a lot of time into Waze editing. I am currently #16 with 1,850,000. I can not stand FB due to their lack of privacy. I will be going back to Google Maps if this happens.
Kudos for ranking #16!

Just goes to show the disdain for FB!

People should take notice:eek:

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JorgeARestrepo wrote:Bloomberg:
Google Said to Consider Buying Waze Presaging Bidding War

Google Inc. (GOOG), maker of the Android operating system, is considering buying map-software provider Waze Inc., setting up a possible bidding war with Facebook Inc. (FB), people familiar with the matter said...
Arrrrgggghhhh......I can't take the rumors anymore! :lol:
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AlanOfTheBerg wrote:
A Palo Alto-based company. How much do I trust the article if they can't even get that right?
True...good catch 8-)
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Post by razor2k
I kept telling myself that "I'm not gonna get caught up in rumors again" but this is straight from an Israeli source:

http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/ ... 4&fid=1725

Other than Waze staying independent, this seems the best outcome of all other scenarios.

Congrats to Noam and the rest of the Waze staff!
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Post by rleejr79
Though there were a few links posted already, the NY Times just posted an article a half hour ago: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/10/techn ... .html?_r=0
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Post by RobMendez
If I had to choose between Facebook and Google, it's hands down Google for me. Facebook is horrible when it comes to default privacy settings. Waze would compliment Google's live traffic, mass transit, advertising, and Google+ capabilities. And with Foursquare check-ins, that's all I need! :-)
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Post by sacast
If Facebook buys then I fly. Not gonna happen with me. I will not be tracked and followed around.
I like Waze and this will be a shame. :x
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stuffhappens wrote: That'll be me off then.
hang on I'll grab my coat...
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Post by seven8nine
Now Google too?

Like others who have already commented, I use Waze because it is not a Google, Apple or Facebook property. While the app is not perfect, I find it fun to use, and have been a daily user for over a year now. If Waze does indeed sell out, I will find some other app to use.

To the owners of Waze, consider an IPO if you need more operating cash. I would be a willing investor.
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