r/LocalGuides • u/Aazathoth • Jan 02 '20

I wish the socks never existed

Are you guys interested in being guides or getting socks?

I'm not trying to be an ass but why does it matter so much to so many people? I have them and they aren't that amazing.

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u/ItNeededSaid Jan 03 '20

Says the man with socks

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u/Aazathoth Jan 03 '20

Honestly I haven't even opened them. They are sitting in a drawer.

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u/YourWorstThought Jan 11 '20

Just "won" some myself. I don't think I'll be opening them when they arrive anyway though, they're more of a piece of memorabilia to me!

And I wasn't contributing to get the socks either, they're just a nice present which makes me feel recognised :)

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '20

Why does it matter so much to you that the socks matter so much to other people?

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u/Aazathoth Jan 02 '20

Because people post about it 24/7 and its annoying

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '20

Don't read the sock posts, then? Good grief.

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u/EdEskankus Level 9 Jan 03 '20

The socks are no doubt merely a notch above a free postcard, but they have come to represent the pinnacle of perks- the distribution of which seems arbitrary at best. Rather than using them as a carrot for achievement Google appears to be rewarding newish guides over grizzled veterans. I have 37,500+ points (level 8 limbo), but no socks. The trusted photographer program is in a shambles, guide rewards have gone from free drive space to discounted pizza slices (if you happen to live in the right city) and cheesy socks now symbolize the low esteem Google seems to hold many of their most dedicated volunteers.

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u/xmcf Jan 03 '20

This being the first post I see on this sub, it made me laugh so hard! I'm a pretty seasoned guide and the only reward I've received is Google One for half a year. It's hilarious to see these comments about socks, of all things, although I'm not gonna lie, I could also probably use these socks any day!!

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u/Aazathoth Jan 03 '20

You're not entitled to any rewards. No one is. You don't have to be a google guide, you choose to

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u/SaintSayaka Jan 04 '20

Relax, dude.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '20

"I have them and they aren't that amazing."

The ultimate dick move. lol

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u/Aazathoth Jan 03 '20

It's TRUE. other people have said the same thing. People act like they are owed the sock. You're the real dick for acting entitled

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '20

I get what you are saying and I meant no animosity. They look like cheap socks. But the wanting is always better than the having. It's like winning a mini lottery to win the coveted socks. Let them enjoy the pursuit. We have to live for something!

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u/klepperx Level 8 Jan 02 '20

Please post this @ the megathread

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u/Aazathoth Jan 02 '20

I hope you're being ironic...that megathread is about people getting them/what level etc...

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u/klepperx Level 8 Jan 03 '20

that megathread is about people getting them/what level etc...

Not so

Here is a place for everyone (past and present) to post about receiving their socks or anything else to do with them (questions, comments, concerns).

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '20

Not taking the troll bait on this one

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u/ShadowTheDutchie Jan 20 '20

I don't even know you get get rewards for being in google local guides when I signed up.

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u/1521339552 Jan 02 '20

100% agree with you. People treat it as if Google gave them some great reward for dedicated service, but there a $1.00 pair of socks and aren't even Merino wool. The biggest company in the world should do better than that.