Why a Few Negative Reviews Can Actually Help Rankings

This might sound crazy, but I’ve found that having 100% 5-star reviews doesn’t always look natural to Google or to customers. A profile with 40 five-star reviews and 2–3 honest 3-star ones often converts better and can still rank just as high.
One client of mine panicked when they got a 2-star review. Instead of deleting it, we responded politely, addressed the issue, and asked the customer to try again. That response actually brought in new customers who said they trusted the business more because of the transparency.

1 star reviews are always bad and are often given by competitors. There is customer support for feedback and complaints.
Give yourself one or two 3-4 star reviews to look natural.

maybe try combining your posts rather than flooding the section
https://www.blackhatworld.com/forums/local-seo.209/

Responding to negative reviews politely can actually improve your reputation.

Google values authenticity, so a few honest ratings are actually a positive signal.

Transparency really does pay off. People can tell when it’s genuine.

A perfect 5.0 rating can look suspicious. A few honest lower reviews with solid responses make the profile feel more real. How you handle negatives often matters more than the rating itself.