Thursday, October 19, 2017

A nation of wimps!-----Google Deletes Cupcake Calorie Counter From Maps | Time.com

Google Deletes Cupcake Calorie Counter From Maps | Time.com:
Google is removing a cupcake-themed calorie counter from Maps after backlash from users, including concern over the feature being a possibly unscientific add-on that could trigger people with eating disorders.
The experimental feature, styled as a pink cupcake, showed users how many estimated calories in terms of cupcakes that users would burn if they walked to the destination of their destination. 
It first appeared in the iOS version of Google Maps beneath walking directions.
As might be expected, it was critiqued by users that thought that the new feature was unnecessary and potentially harmful and took to the Internet to share their feelings about the matter.



I guess Google maps now automatically shows you how many calories you'd burn if you walk somewhere instead of driving
Also it looks like there's no way to turn this feature off what the hell
Do they realize how extremely triggering something like this is for ppl who have had eating disorders? Not to mention just generally shamey

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