Fake wayspots are still being created in Raalte
Last time @NianticVK resolved the issue fairly quickly (https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/23105/fake-wayspots-raalte). And we were hoping that this issue was completely resolved. But recently a new fake surfaced (and many more might still be in the review process),
It is Vleugelnoot (52.380521, 6.273287)
Also here you can see the drill hole below the information sheet, so it is definitely the same stand.
And also from the specially created 360 degrees image you could see this is not a permanent structure: https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3805474,6.2732165,3a,90y,32.05h,78.24t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMWRgRODiBd9eyaB6Th6dqe33RhI5PGnSO2skr9!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMWRgRODiBd9eyaB6Th6dqe33RhI5PGnSO2skr9%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya220.34227-ro-0-fo100!7i5376!8i2688
And two 360 pictures that did not yet result in a wayspot, show the same column being used:
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‘While we cannot discuss specific action taken against specific Wayfinders, we can confirm that no action has been taken against any Wayfinders.’
Guess is, that these were still in the nomination stage, after the previous topic was closed.
Let’s hope so otherwise this is just ridiculous. How hard can it be to kick the rotten apples off the platform!
So you're admitting to create those fake DIY Wayspots.
there isn't at all. that I make fake portals. have you ever read what it says?
There is not a single person mentioned in the post.
Frank talkes about specific waypoints and the 360 image's submissions. That are not legit as investigated and proved in the previous post of him.
So for you to verbally **** someone in a post and on their profile says something to me.
Again this is only about those fake waypoints.
@NianticVK @NianticTintino I see the wayspot has been removed, thank you. So what's next to keep this from happening?
And more. Bruine ei op stam
(52.380403,6.275161)
Again nothing there.
@NianticVK @NianticTintino
What are we going to do now? Do we provide proof with every portal?
And another one. Kaukasische Vleugelnoot
@NianticTintino @NianticVK
(52.380308,6.274628)
Nothing there.
This is getting bigger and worse by the day.
Interestingly this is exactly the same picture as shown in this topic: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/18083/aanvraag
and that one is in a neighbourhood without any trees.
Next to this one there is also this one:
(52.380062, 6.273653)
Nothing there either
And another one here:
(52.38042, 6.269998)
Actually the same picture can be found on this way spot:
(52.374544, 6.267623)
@NianticVK @NianticTintino Thank you for looking at these fake submissions and removing most of them. Unfortunately this fake one is still there:
(52.402111, 6.276366)
On satellite images you can also see that there are no trees there. Streetview shows the neighbourhood: https://www.google.com/maps/@52.402162,6.2765096,3a,75y,257.09h,84.37t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sXi7CYrYJMLXpnG2o_WVqgw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DXi7CYrYJMLXpnG2o_WVqgw%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D179.25522%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192
And another fake was spotted:
(52.380189, 6.269905)
Nothing is there as can be seen from streetview: https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3807217,6.2698883,3a,75y,187.89h,85.25t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1stmlQj5w4vJpzy_yWX3EenQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
And the picture below:
Thanks for flagging, @iFrankmans-ING! We have reviewed the reported Wayspots and have taken action on them and the Wayfinder in accordance with our policies.
And more just surfaced:
Zwarte els (52.37346,6.267023)
Moerbei (52.382769,6.288716)
Vleugelnoot (52.402111,6.276366)
Berk ‘ Betula pendula’ (52.395451,6.289484)
Jip en Janneke Groenling (52.392812,6.288412):
There is not such a large water mass anywhere close and therefore it cannot be placed in the correct location.
Vleugel noot (52.380518,6.273311)
This last one was approved (and removed before, why is it back!?)
@NianticGiffard @NianticTintino Please can this continued abuse be put to a halt?
Unfortunately the post above does not contain all fakes currently live in that region, below you find a list of more fakes followed by a recent picture taken at that location:
Joodse begraafplaats (52.376843,6.271561):
Gekleurde Rekstok Acacialaan (52.376587,6.271322):
Uil Westdorplaan (52.376669,6.27048):
Noorse Esdoorn kinderen wandel route trail (52.376742,6.270042):
Mural birds garage box public place (52.379356,6.269383):
No live picture, but on satellite you can see that there are no trees around those garageboxes, so this is definitely not placed there.
Groene Fietstunnel (52.375065,6.267936):
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3755023,6.267272,3a,75y,167.48h,78.51t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sLOrGl2ayOeCFIgAAJVD0Hw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DLOrGl2ayOeCFIgAAJVD0Hw%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D222.78145%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656
As can be seen from street view, this is a complete different tunnel than the one actually there.
De Bruine Beer (52.380189, 6.269905):
https://us.v-cdn.net/6032079/uploads/6A1K9N4DCLLL/image.png
@NianticVK @NianticGiffard @NianticTintino Please resolve this constant influx of fake submissions in this region please.
@NianticVK @NianticGiffard @NianticTintino please look into this? This kind of abuse is ridiculous.
Thanks for reporting them. We have taken action on 13 Wayspots and 2 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! Hopefully this will be the last of them and we can all keep exploring the real world through each of the games😀
Thank you @NianticGiffard , I see all reported wayspots have been removed now.
And I believe your actions have had the right result, as yesterday the wayfarer explorer behind the submission of these fake wayspots reached out to me and provided a list of the fake wayspots that are also in the game, this is listed below (I do not have a picture taken at the location, but provided streat view for most of them):
RVS Beeld met glas (52.37893,6.275686)
As can be seen from streetview the area doesn't match the statue.
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3789104,6.2752011,3a,75y,61.04h,77.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPGLA4r2jmMKzyFbsrPT7bQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Muis met de gele heftruck (52.378334,6.25969):
As can be seen from streetview the road does not even match up with the wayspot image.
Insektenhotel Veertje (52.392966,6.28886)
Not streetview available at that location, but the wayfarer verified it was not there.
We have reviewed the reported 3 Wayspots and taken action on them, the Wayfinder was already punished.
Wow this was a very quick reply! Thanks for your actions!
@NianticGiffard @NianticVK Thank you for your help so far! Unfortunately, it appears the culprit could not resist to try again.
I am flagging this here, because I would not be surprised similar fake submissions were done by the same person.