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asserts: Google Maps showing counts of reviews removed due to defamation complaints may change trust signals for local businesses, especially in Europe.

It is insane that Google Maps did this. Businesses in Europe often challenge low star ratings by claiming reviewers never visited, prompting Google to delete them preemptively. Users complain it pumps up averages to 4+ stars, hiding true duds. This is how b...
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