Request for gym/pokestop removal rejected
LadyMeili-PGO
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I understand someone had to upvote this to make it so. And they did get a clear picture of it because they live there. This is however on private property and residents have called cops on pogo players for being in their neighborhood, out walking or parked off to the side in a car. The playground is in the condo backyard. It is not accessible without being on someone's personal yard space.
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Our take has been that candidates on private family residential property are ineligible. This includes outward facing boundary walls that are part of the residence or otherwise on the privately owned residential land. However shared spaces of apartments, gated communities, or other shared spaces might be eligible assuming it otherwise meets criteria and is intended to be accessed by a community, even if not everyone.
https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/comment/175599/#Comment_175599
Can you clarify the definition of “private residential property?” Are multi-family residences included in this rejection reason? What about Wayspots that are within 40m of a private residence?
The considerations when looking at private residential property have not changed with the criteria refresh. Considering that multi-family residences like apartment complexes can have publicly accessible amenities (like playground equipment), these could still be eligible as long as they meet all of the acceptance criteria. Nominations that appear to be within 40m of private, single-family residential property should be very closely reviewed to make sure they are not on private residential property, and that they are accessible from locations not on private residential property.
How does “publicly accessible” apply to locations that have limited access, like members-only clubs, gated communities, time-restricted areas?
Just like with the definition of private residential property, this guideline hasn’t changed. These locations would still be eligible, including restricted areas on the grounds of a company’s headquarters or behind locked gates so long as there wouldn’t be objections to you entering the area and the location is accessible to some folks. We do not expect all players to have access to all locations but we strongly recommend following real-world rules while attempting to access locations.
Can you explain what “providing an advantage to a single player/collective group” means?
We definitely understand that there are some strategically placed Wayspots that are critical for competitive play in Niantic apps, including areas that have restricted or limited access. This doesn’t apply to those locations. This guideline is about curbing abuse by Explorers who are attempting to make their Niantic app of choice easier to play by submitting fake or misleading nominations. In general, follow the criteria and help your fellow player explore interesting real-world locations in your cities and you should be fine.
https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/10321/november-ama-your-questions-answered/p1
If you can contact the owner regarding trespassing due to the game, they can request the removal using this form:
https://www.pokemongolive.com/report-location
Hello and welcome @LadyMeili-PGO
There are several points to unpick here.
@PaulingZubat-PGO has provided the detailed background.
As this is a communal space for the residents, and is an eligible candidate it has been correctly added to the database and any games.
If some players are causing a nuisance by their poor behaviour then the management of that space can request its removal.
There are a range of options if it is a gym they can stop raids occurring, which it sounds like it is the issue. It can be downgraded or totally removed.
So the correct route is for the management company to act.
Completely off-topic, but can you please tell me how you quote just the chosen sections of posts like that @PaulingZubat-PGO? 🙏 Been asking around for a while and still haven't had an answer 😅
Completely off-topic, but can you please tell me how you quote just the chosen sections of posts like that @PaulingZubat-PGO? 🙏 Been asking around for a while and still haven't had an answer 😅
Like this - copy and paste, apply quote formatting (choices beside the reply input box)
There is a request form that can be filled out. I recommend you talk to one of the homeowners and have them fill it out.
https://pokemongolive.com/report-location/?hl=en
It's as @tomwe-PGO shows.
I prefer this format combination for quoting since it looks neater but I can't find the option on mobile.Oh god, I knew it would be something embarrassingly simple lol 🤦♀️😅
Thank you both 👌