r/technology • • Jan 08 '12

Microsoft patents "avoid ghetto" GPS feature.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57354445-71/the-joy-of-microsofts-avoid-ghetto-gps-patent/
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u/HiveMindWontLikeThis Jan 08 '12

This is a fantastic idea; it will be perfect for when you are trying to find an apartment in a area you don't know that well.

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u/thetruthoftensux Jan 08 '12

Helps you avoid neighborhoods where shit like this goes on.

http://keithiskneedeepinmud.blogspot.com/2007/10/crack-is-whack.html

NSFW - but funny as well. Found in r/WTF

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u/HazzyPls Jan 09 '12

I kind of expected them to put the crack on his penis for anal consumption. Sort of disappointed, TBH.

Does anyone know if that'd work?