How to set the default zoom level for Google maps?

Disclaimer, I did not read through the details of this thread about how to set the default level. I would just like to ask GeraldA the reason for wanting to set the default level so low. In your nicely illustrated example, I (as an identifier or “explorer” in iNat) would prefer the level that shows the metropolitan area, as then I know about where in the world it is. If it’s zoomed down to neighborhood level, I will have to zoom it out again to understand where it is. So I think the somewhat coarser level is better as a default. Does this make sense?