I think that being a Local Guide can help to connect small stores with tourists and citizens who usually don´t go to “unknown” places. When I write a contribution I expect people who read my opinion feel that I encourage them to try new things. I rarely post a negative opinion, I have a responsible use of my Local Guide role, trying to describe and bring important information about the places.
Visiting my favorites places in the city, talking with their owners, make me realize that making reviews have a positive impact on them. When I go to a place for the first time I automatically think about what I´m going to write in my contributions.
I´m proud of my beautiful city (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and being a local guide brings me the opportunity to share this feeling with thousands of people!