Anonymous wrote:I blurred mine because I happened to be standing in front of the house when the camera went by, and I didn't want to be in the picture!

Same

Also, hate Google

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

And if they drive on our street all the security cameras different people installed at their houses will record that drive by.

If they do it online instead, there won't be a locally accessible record of their survey.

This is paranoia. Most of you sound insane.

And yet you're the one so bothered by it. Why are you stalking people?

Anonymous wrote:The owners of the giant, ugly new build next to me blurred out their house and part of my yardj. Not sure what’s worse, the house or the blur.

Sounds like the actual ugly house next door is your problem.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

Exactly. And I wonder if blurring your house actually makes it seem like you're someone important who's worth targeting.

+1

I think it also gives a negative vibe when selling.

It doesn’t deter serious buyers with an agent.

It might deter some serious buyers because it makes the home stand out online and the blurring is permanent.

It also prevents buyers from getting a visual history of the home/lot.

Then they are not very serious because the realtor will have all that information on their website.

The owners of the giant, ugly new build next to me blurred out their house and part of my yard. Not sure what’s worse, the house or the blur.

A lot of people have PTSD because of sexual abuse and think it’s creepy that their abuser can see their house online even if they’re a long way away. It’s hyper vigilance, which might annoy you, but what’s really annoying is having PTSD and all its deleterious effects because you were molested or raped.

I hate it when friends post pictures nonstop of their happy families, but make their kids face their heads backwards. WHY? If you want your kids to have privacy, just don't post pictures. Instead it's like some teaser pic. It's weird.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

And if they drive on our street all the security cameras different people installed at their houses will record that drive by.

If they do it online instead, there won't be a locally accessible record of their survey.

This is paranoia. Most of you sound insane.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

What kind of criminal is willing to profile your house on Google Maps but not drive by

That is preliminary research then drive by.

Because it gives them a false sense of control and security. In reality, it does nothing. Some people love to buck the tread for no reason at all too.

I'm perfectly happy with the idea that people will have to locate my home using the many maps available and drive by it to see it. I never gave Google permission to take pictures of my house in the first place.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was recommended to us by a friend who is a security professional. Criminals will plan burglaries and home invasions using the information online about the layout of your house, access points like gates/windows, and balconies/trees.

I mean, they could still drive over to your house and achieve the same thing.

And if they drive on our street all the security cameras different people installed at their houses will record that drive by.

If they do it online instead, there won't be a locally accessible record of their survey.

Anonymous wrote:I hate it when houses are blurred out on streetview and am curious why people do this. If you live at 100 Main Street, I can just drive on Main Street and see what your house looks like even if you've blurred it out online, so what's the point?

Propose a resolution to your H.O.A. that no houses shall be blurred out on any internet site. Elect yourself as a snoop to ensure compliance and hefty fines and fees for non-compliance. Maybe you will get a cut of the proceeds for being a good apparatchik.

OP, what difference does it make to you? How is this hurting YOU in some way - except that maybe it impedes your criminal desires.

If you HATE it so much, why not take it up with the homeowner directly. I am sure they would appreciate your interest in their well-being.

Creepy + nosey people like you...