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

PepperdineG 6mo 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 6mo 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 6mo ago
  About the latter: that's why Google Maps is my favourite social medium. It's hyper-local.
ClikeX 6mo ago
For that sweet local guide score.
- embedding-shape 6mo 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 6mo 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 6mo ago
  If you accrue a high score, Google should give you a plaque like they give to Youtubers with many subscribers.
- spaqin 6mo 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.
Barbing 6mo ago
I will share a thread from someone asking where was their congratulatory email that they've come to expect from Google Maps. https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-congratulating-me-on-reaching-5-million-views/408684 https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-cong...
- PokemonNoGo 6mo ago
  Oh... I... don't know what to say about that post. How foreign? :| Thanks for the insight!

PepperdineG 6mo 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 6mo 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 6mo ago
About the latter: that's why Google Maps is my favourite social medium. It's hyper-local.

ClikeX 6mo ago

For that sweet local guide score.

embedding-shape 6mo 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 6mo 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 6mo ago
If you accrue a high score, Google should give you a plaque like they give to Youtubers with many subscribers.
spaqin 6mo 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.

Barbing 6mo ago

I will share a thread from someone asking where was their congratulatory email that they've come to expect from Google Maps. https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-congratulating-me-on-reaching-5-million-views/408684 https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/e-mail-from-google-cong...

PokemonNoGo 6mo ago
Oh... I... don't know what to say about that post. How foreign? :| Thanks for the insight!