Use of "new" in descriptions
Isable2-PGO
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Just want to express that I think it would be better to refrain from using new/newly developed, etc. in descriptions for nominations. It becomes irrelevant over time, and I'm sure there are better ways to describe a POI. I suggest instead to use the month and/or year it was established/unveiled, etc. I think it's totally fine in the supporting info to say something is new, though.
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This isn't a valid rejection reason IMO but frustrates me more than I should be when I see one.
From the few interactions with submitters who write "new" in the description/supporting text, it seems like a shorthand
explanationof why the thing does not appear in any map data.I wouldn’t reject but I agree it quickly makes the description irrelevant.
I agree that it's not a reason to reject, but it is a reason I give fewer than 5 stars on the title & description portion. Like I said, I think it's fine in the supporting info to explain why it's a good addition.
Unfortunately, the majority of the people who need this advice won't get it here. It's so hard to reach out to brand new Wayfarers.
I absolutely rage when I see "...new playground", "...new sign", etc. in descriptions, but, I pass them if they're eligible candidates and I'll make a note to go edit the description if they're local.
I see quite a few wayspots around with "new" in its description then sees the photos on it are 5 years old... 🙃