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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 7 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Do we really need all this Mercator ragebait? Just look at a fucking globe - it’s the thing your dad keeps the scotch in.

(alternatively most map apps go to a globe view when you zoom right out.)

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

(alternatively most map apps go to a globe view when you zoom right out.)

Well, … no, at least GMaps, OSMAnd, Comaps don't. Thanks to @shadowtofu@discuss.tchncs.de for the hint. https://discuss.tchncs.de/comment/23729118

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

what? google maps absolutely has a globe view when you zoom out

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago

ah, maybe it only defaults to it on web

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

(and wait until you see the number the Tube Map did on south London.)

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 days ago

i mean, i'd say the lack of tube lines is the bigger issue

[–] retrolasered@feddit.uk 1 points 6 days ago

Not even a mention of africa