Lab 3: Neogeography

                     
View MLB Teams in a larger map
     The advantages that neogeography has to offer are tremendous. This new phenomenon allows the public to have greater access to a variety of different things. They are able to discover where things are located and able to create maps for their personalize use. I personally found it interesting to make a map of all MLB teams and see where most of the stadiums are distributed. I included different color bookmarks relevant to the color of the baseball teams. I even included a video of SF Giants Buster Posey's grand slam in Cincinnati. I also added a picture of the newly remodeled Miami Marlins Stadium. The logos I put as bookmarks show which teams two teams are left to play in the World Series. I wanted to make a map that was very recent, and one could easily identify the different baseball stadiums. 
      Although neogeography is very helpful, one disadvantage of it is that information can be less accurate than if it were done by a professional/ GIS analyst. Since people are free to put any information that they please on a map, they may not be the most reliable means of data collection. It is not always the best idea to have this be so accessible. Google maps and other sites can also interfere with people's privacy. For instance, if people made a map of people's homes, such as celebrities or elected officials, it would be harmful to their safety.