[10m+ edit] Gdańsk, Poland - multiple edits from valid locations
onecino-ING
Posts: 222 Ambassador
Hello,
It appears that there's a coordinated effort, again, to move valid Wayspots from their valid, in real life, locations to locations 10m+ away from where they are in order to ensure they are in a different S12 cell.
As per example below: The red and green pins are where the Wayspot is currently and the attempt is to move it to another cell in order to vacate the existing one and for another Wayspot to appear.
As the edit is longer than what is allowed through Pokemon Go/Ingress app, the conclusion can only be that the beta version of Wayfarer app is being used to do that.
Can those submissions be either aligned with the rules for Pokemon Go/Ingress apps or completely removed from the queue?
Alternatively, can you please declare pomorskie voivodship as abuse vector (like was done to Pymmes Park, in London Edmonton) so that valid Wayspots are not being thrown around the map? What is being done now is a travesty and makes both exploring more annoying as well as scanning impossible as we're far away from the genuine location.
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Title: Duży plac zabaw dla dzieci
Current valid location (though could be moved further left to be actully more in the middle of the playground): 54.390187,18.6015
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.390187,18.6015
after all, the figures are wdytowe in the correct place, moreover, the object is visible in pokemon go and ingress and editing will make it disappear from the pogo
the only thing you can complain about is the high density of portals, which makes it difficult to enjoy ingress maybe someone should take care of this problem
Title: Villa Uphagena
Valid location: 54.375377,18.618687
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.375377,18.618687
Here the location edit is not only invalid, but also dangerous - seeing how many young people place the game, putting the marker on a busy road is just insanely irresponsible.
Title: Stara Kamienica Do Studzienki
Current valid location: 54.374669,18.613098
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.374669,18.613098
@NianticLC @NianticOtoStar what is the official position of Niantic is it possible to use unauthorized software on the wayfarer site???
This is not an unauthorised software, it's a script that is overlaying S12 cells - most likely the very same one used by whoever is submitting those location edits. It does not scrape the data, it does not impact any of the Niantic's systems, so to the best of my understanding it is not against TOS.
I've done over 100,000 reviews - only installed it this week as, thanks to your comments @Godocz-PGO on my other threads among other things, I started seeing a pattern of moving a LOT of portals within Gdańsk metropolitan area which seemed shady - more than happy to remove it as I do not need it when the abuse stops.
@NianticOtoStar @NianticLC can you please address this ongoing abuse? One example is not unusual, two might be a coincidence, but several that I posted now clearly point to a pattern.
Title: Òbrôzk Aptèkórz (pòl. Mural Farmaceutów)
Current valid location: 54.349066,18.651583
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.349066,18.651583
Ttile: Kamjennô smók
Actual/current location: 54.350302,18.650526
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.350302,18.650526
I just asked a question if using unauthorized software is correct, if Niantic thinks so, then people using it should be punished
The use of mods has already been highlighted in a thread with official response from NianticTintino - as he did not mention that it's illegal/frowned upon, it's good game as long as it does not break TOS. If you're still unhappy, please use search - do a research on existing community threads and create a new thread and not hijack this one to distract from issue at hand - thanks!
Title: Boisko do koszykówki
Portal link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.390928,18.602245
Valid current location: 54.390928,18.602245
Title: Trzepak gimnastyczny - ul. Sochaczewska
Current location: 54.385237,18.624689
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.385237,18.624689
Title: Stojak na rowery przy ulicy Letnickiej 1G
Location: 54.398936,18.6459
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.398936,18.6459
Side note: This is again a Wayspot that should not have been approved in first place as it does not meet any acceptance criteria.
Title: Kartuskie Centrum Kultury - Dom Rzemiosła
Current location: 54.335267,18.194644
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.335267,18.194644
Title: Pizzeria MARCO
Current actual location: 54.385477,18.62472
Intel link:
Title: Wrzeszczański trzepak
Location: 54.385128,18.623702
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.385128,18.623702
Title: Trzepak gimnastyczny - ul. Sochaczewska
Current location: 54.385237,18.624689
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.385237,18.624689
Title: Stojak na rowery przy ulicy Letnickiej 1G
Location: 54.398936,18.6459
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.398936,18.6459
Side note: This is again a Wayspot that should not have been approved in first place as it does not meet any acceptance criteria.
Title: Wrzeszczański trzepak
Location: 54.385128,18.623702
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.385128,18.623702
Title: PIT STOP
Location: 54.345877,18.455923
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.345877,18.455923
While both locations are relatively valid - keeping it right in the middle, makes it more accessible to all guests of this place. Moving it, only changes the cell it's located in.
Title: Sklep spożywczy
Current actual location: 54.346058,18.455022
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.346058,18.455022
The new proposed location of the Wayspot is far from the actual real life location - it's a different business entirely. On a side note - this is convenience store which should not have been approved in first place.
@NianticOtoStar @NianticLC can you please review this widespread issue with Wayspots being moved to another cell often with no regrard at all to where they are in real life?
Title: Miniatura Ratusza Głównego Miasta /// Môłô kòpija Rótësz Przédnégò Gardu (pòl. Miniatura Ratusza Głównego Miasta)
Current invalid location: 54.348901,18.652539
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.348901,18.652539
This is a confusing one as the name is different in Wayfarer review queue and on Intel/Ingress scanner. The Wayspot is already moved to an invalid location - it's actually right in front of the building and not inside of it. Please reverse this change as the previous location was where this item is in real life.
This behaviour is being extended to surrounding places now as well
Name: Tôblëca -Wsparcé systemë retac
Current location / Intel link: N/A - does not appear on intel.ingress.com
Side note: This is a temporary sign about the investment made in certain area / building works done to improve on existing infrastructure/building that does not meet any of the acceptance criteria.
Hey @onecino-ING! We have reviewed this report and made necessary changes to the location of the Wayspots and have taken action on 7 Wayfinders in accordance with our policies. While we are unable to discuss our actions in detail to protect the submitter’s privacy, they may include, but are not limited to, sending a warning message, placing restrictions on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO, or Ingress account, putting their account on probation, or placing a temporary or permanent suspension on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO or Ingress account.
Thanks for helping us maintain the quality of the Wayspots.
Thank you for that @NianticLC - It appears that either in the queue are still such edits or someone keeps on adding more. I will ping you in a few days when I have more examples
Title: Dalmatyńczyk na Krajobrazowej
Current location: 54.591494,18.353288
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.591494,18.353288
Nen òbiekt nie je we Gduńskù
These letters above are a bit like the unknown red portals from Ingress. Nice!
to nie je téma pòsta
Title of the Wayspot: WoW
Current location: 54.50347,18.557293
Intel link: https://intel.ingress.com/?pll=54.50347,18.557293
Not to mention the quality of this Wayspot which appears to be both small and temporary, the issue is ongoing with existing Wayspots being moved to a different cell.