Bad luck or bad nomination?
RedMex5081-PGO
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I recently nominated a piece of conservation property in my town. It was rejected within minutes of going into voting.
Hi Trainer RedMex5081,
Thank you for nominating Red Barn and Pond on Mar 16, 2021. Upon review by the Niantic community of players, we regret to inform you that this nomination is ineligible.
This nomination has been rejected due to the following reason(s):
The real-world location of the nomination appears to be on private residential property or farm, Nomination does not meet acceptance criteria, Nomination is fake and does not exist at the submitted location.
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Red Barn and Pond
Conservation property featuring a historic barn and pond. Explore the barn and relax by the pond.
Nomination ID: rnXQ+6zl88bQZ80qMmXMTamV/hgOdXzOzm+Jekxpk8g=
My submission was this:
Red Barn and Pond
Sandown
NOT ACCEPTED
UPGRADED
2021-03-16
Description
Conservation property featuring a historic barn and pond. Explore the barn and relax by the pond.
Location (42.933504, -71.18553):
34 Fremont Rd
Sandown, New Hampshire
Supplemental Information
Great place to explore and enjoy a peaceful stroll around the pond or have a seat and listen to the wildlife.
Was this just bad luck? Is this really ineligible? Do I need to improve my submission? Any recommendations?
Comments
Looks like a typical house, nothing special.
Dont really know what it should be.
Ok so just a bad nomination.
It’s conservation land. Around here, conservation land is land owned by the public for public use. Things like old farms, or open tracts of land that could be turned into housing developments, are purchased by the towns or conservation societies to maintain the land in its undeveloped state. The lands are usually full of walking trails, small ponds, etc. This nomination was on one such piece of property that is called the Red Barn by members in my town.
It can be eligible as a great place for exploration/being social, but you need to describe it better and proof that this house is actually not a random house.
How is this barn historic? And it can’t just be “because its old”
I like this kind of nomination. I spent some time looking up the place, and here are some changes I would make:
1. Make the barn your entire nomination. Drop the pond part. Call it something like "Historic Red Barn of Sandown" or "Sandown Historic Red Barn." It might not be ideal to have to have the word "historic" in the title, but my hope is that this allusion to the eligibility criteria in your title will get reviewers to look at it more favorably (assuming you can back it up with more information).
2. If at all possible, take the main photo at a different time of day so that the barn isn't so backlit and so that the sun isn't causing glare in your photo. It that's not possible, at least experiment with different angles and make sure the barn is better centered in your photo.
3. The barn is clearly visible from Street View, so you don't really need to use your supporting image to support its location. That frees up your supporting image to use on that green sign that clearly labels this as "conservation property, public welcome." I wish all nominations had such a clear sign to show that they're not on private property! Take the photo close enough that the sign is clearly readable (but not so close that you can't tell that it's actually on the barn).
4. Find some actual background information about the barn. When it was built, why it was chosen for preservation. Anything that makes the barn more than a building that happens to be on preservation land. Here's something I was able to find through the conservation commission website:
The Conservation Commission, in coordination with the Heritage Commission, applied for and received a grant through the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and Preservation Alliance to have the “Red Barn” on Fremont Road assessed for its historic value, and recommendations for needed repairs. The “barn whisperer” Bill Coleman performed the assessment and provided a detailed account of the history of the barn, which was built in 1830 in the style of an English Thresher Barn and was modified over time to accommodate the changing needs of use. A copy of the report is on file at the Town Hall. Many volunteers and local groups worked to clear brush and invasive plants from the exterior of the barn, as well as clean and organize the interior. Conservation Vice-Chair Brian Butler and Selectman Darren Hudgins later replaced the ladder to the loft area with a wooden staircase and added railings for safety.
I also see that it was acquired by the town in 2006. I would probably include that in my description if I were writing it, but it's not the most significant part of its history, so it's up to you.
Also, the barn might be used for meetings of the Conservation Commission? That sure wouldn't hurt to add (as long as it's true!).
5. Feel free to add a link to your supporting info (such as one of the links above) that supports your submission. Just keep in mind that if your supporting text is more than about 280 characters, it may appear cut off for reviewers, and some reviewers may not be able/know how to view the full text.
Thank you for this. I was thinking I may just let this one go but I also did some more investigating and found some information on the town’s website and state register. I’ll definitely take your suggestions and try to renominate when I have better weather and better lighting.
Thank you for the input and advice. My submission got approved today.
Nice!