On: Waze tests new alerts warning drivers about roads ...

[xyzelement]

If I was the product manager on maps, I'd keep it exactly as it is.

The worst thing is for maps to be "silent" when there's a route available that can save you half a day of driving. You don't want that but an average driver does.

You are basically a power user who knows better than the map which is fine, but then just add a waypoint that forces the Southern route and go on with your life.

For the average user, nagging them to get the 5 hour faster route is the right strategy.

[bbarnett → xyzelement]

For the average user, nagging them to get the 5 hour faster route is the right strategy.

Extremes much?

You act as if there are two options only. Relentlessly nag the user, and not tell them at all.

There is another. Ask the user, and be done with it.

When I click on decline, I mean it. Everyone does. And it isn't just nagging, it literally forces you to click no every time, or your route changes.

When in traffic. In seconds. Immediately. Over and over.

It is a terrible design choice.