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OmgMyNameDidfit-PGO
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Ok so I see State Survey markers as pokestops all the damn time and I’ve got a few in my area but it just doesn’t seem like a good POI what does everyone else think? I’ve attached some pictures of a few in my area let me know what ones you think are acceptable.
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Those metal covers with "S.V" marked on them are not survey markers, they in fact contain water stop valves.
The last photo is a state survey marker however the eligibilty of these small disc type of markers is a bit more contentious. You will find quite a big debate on whether these should be accepted or not. Personally I feel that the vast majority of these small disc survey markers do not meet the criteria as they do not encourage exploration, very rarely have I seen one of these that possibly would.
Mass produced, not a good place to socialize, not a good place to exercise, not a good place to explore, not visually unique, no cultural value. Easy 1* rejection.
Survey markers are pretty lame as wayspots in urban settings. They may be eligible, but reviewers may not consider them acceptable. They could be acceptable in rural locations where finding them may be considered a form of exploration.
This is an example of a Sluice Valve. The link also includes those magical "H" marks thinking they're some sort of surveying mark but it's an actual hydrant. If you actually saw survey marks as pokestops, why have you included numerous non-survey marks?
Survey marks might mean absolutely nothing or make you feel dirty but there are other very niche (and I mean, very niche) communities that enjoy the explorative aspect of waymarking: seeking out survey marks all across the world and logging it with their GPS device. It's as if people were to also, say... nominate pet waste stations and think that they're disgusting because they don't have a dog whereas the Niantic product manager said they could be eligible.
Substitute pet waste station with survey mark, and that's always going to be the back and forth. Nothing is inherently eligible or ineligible, regardless of how lame someone thinks something is in general, they are interesting to others (no matter how minute in numbers they may be).
Just my half cent.
Survey marks do fall under exploration, mainly due to the geocaching phenomenon. They are quite interesting to track down, they aren't especially obvious, and can be tricky to locate. So, they do meet the exploration criteria.
But...a lot don't meet acceptance through other catagories. A lot are located out the front of private property, are adjacent to driveways, are in unsafe or inaccessible legally locals, or can't be located on maps ( which you can, so it's likely a fake).
So, although I think the flood of noms for survey marks is as annoying as everything else that's spammed, knocking them back without justification because of personal opinion isn't acceptable.
@sara22au-PGO What is the link between survey markers and geocaching ?
I make geocaching for more than 10 years, have never seen any SV used for geocaching and didn't see how it can be possible.
@sara22au-PGO For the love of all things holy please stop with the necros. These threads have been dead for months on end for a reason.