Unable to use the word "mountain" in Italian

fpopp21-PGO

Since today, If I try to use the word m.o.n.t.e, which is the Italian for "mountain", Wayfarer marks it as an inappropriate word and does not let me save the title/description. I am unaware of whether it is an offensive word in another language, but I hope you will agree that it doesn't really make sense to ban such a common and useful word (for example, I am now unable to mention Europe's highest mountain https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Bianco ).

Other common Italian words that are currently banned include:

• s.c.o.p.o, "aim" or "sweep", and t.r.o.m.b.a, "trumpet". These two may also be used to talk about **** activities, but it is not their primary meaning and it is unambiguous to understand the intended meaning.
• v.i.o.l.a, "purple", which can also be a name or surname and for which is impossible to find a synonim
• n.e.g.r.o, which is a surname and hence the name of some places (such as https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villetta_Di_Negro ).

I understand that some of these words may be problematic, but reviewers should be able to distinguish if a description is talking about the colour purple in Italian or a **** **** in Spanish.

To put things in better perspective, "Di*k" and "co*k" are (rightfully, in my opinion) not banned: their main meaning is clear and possible malicious uses can be reported by reviewers. However, it appears to be a preferential treatment for the English language.

papachoZ-ING

I had the same problem today to ask an portal on a muntain, a path sign...

near to another one

https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=43.211833,12.907024

I solved in this way, but is an horrible solution.

milotic03-ING

same problem in spanish monte mean little montain

DunderP-ING

And the same for "simpukka", which means seashell in Finnish.

bridgerdier-ING

More over-blocking here: I live in Bonn and can't submit anything containing the adjective "Bonner"

JiefSourd-ING

In french : " Pompe " are is banned word ...

MrBenjamin17-PGO

I am getting something similar for a prominent local family's last name. I had a nomination submit last week using last name G.o.z.z.o.

Now it tells me that word in the title cannot be validated. But it was validated last week.

fpopp21-PGO

I noticed that I'm also unable to write "M.a.r.a.s.s.i", which is the name of a place. Other people said they were unable to use words containing "a.s.s.e" or "c.o.n.d.o" in some cases. If this system is preventing us from using the real name of places or providing correct and relevant descriptions, clearly it is not a functional tool. Moreover, since you are not told which word is banned, people who try to submit Wayspots may be further discouraged from doing so. I think the whole thing could be avoided and simply let reviewers do their job, but at the very least it needs to be improved because I cannot believe this is what was intended. Can someone provide a comment please? @NianticCasey-ING @NianticGiffard