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Comment by PokemonNoGo

1 day ago

Wait... You post selfies on Google Maps? The thought never crossed my mind. What would the purpose be? Sorry I'm probably thick...

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PepperdineG  1 day ago

I can say for me that after my father died I posted pictures of him at some of his favorite places or from favorite trips.

petu  1 day ago

Google Maps app sees that you took photo near POI and later in the day asks you in notification if you want to share it on maps.

You review the photo and go "lol, sure".

At least for me that doesn't even feel like posting due to how frictionless it is and that it's about natural discoverability (someone has to click that POI and scroll through photos to find it).

  • eru  1 day ago

    About the latter: that's why Google Maps is my favourite social medium. It's hyper-local.

ClikeX  1 day ago

For that sweet local guide score.

  • spaqin  6 hours ago

    I really don't know why anyone would try hard to get that. On Chinese map app (Amap) at least you can get a ride hailing coupon, for a nice taxi discount.

  • embedding-shape  1 day ago

    I remember arriving in Lisbon, leaving a favorable review for a restaurant because they were so nice to us, and Google sending me a notification that I'm now a local guide for Lisbon.

    What exactly does that mean though? Is there any benefits to it? All I see is a badge/label, that's it?

    • gbear605  21 hours ago

      There are some benefits that definitely used to exist, and maybe still exist, like early access to new features and additional Google Drive storage. But in practice today, the only real benefit is the badge.

  • kelseydh  8 hours ago

    If you accrue a high score, Google should give you a plaque like they give to Youtubers with many subscribers.