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Looks like I'll need to give this a go. however not sure it will fix the problem I currently have. Just stepped away from my computer to go to the gym. Came back an hour later and opened my screen to a 6 hour cooldown. Cool.
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Niantic says you have to be able to INTERACT with the wayspot, not touch. Some might think that is moot but it is an important distinction. Not every wayspot should be touched but that doesnt make them invalid. These roundabouts can be a judgement call. If its a true roudabout in the middle of multiple roads and there is…
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I second this statement. I have nominated several local restaurant that have gone through with ease, yet arguably the most famous and decorated restaurant in town has been rejected five times now. Finally have it in the appeals system and I'm assuming it will be an yes through that process; but prepare for a grind but hope…
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Reviewing Wayspot nominations involves your good judgement. There is no single set of rules or person who can tell a community in black and white what places are important where others are not. That's why there will always be some 'grey area' in our collective goal to map the most interesting local places. What really…
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Most "major label" brands have event space and do factory tours and tastings. You can even book private parties. This is one local to us. Already makes a ideal Wayspot. (actually several)
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Art itself is often nominated and accepted. Murals outside and inside of buildings are often considered high quality submissions. I've had people on this forum suggest submitting unique artwork inside restaurant, instead of the restaurant itself as they think it would make a better candidate. So the question is why would a…
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@sogNinjaman-ING .... I'd suggest reading the December AMA... its seems like you missed that one.. Note that we plan to restructure the rejection reasons next year, as some no longer apply with the criteria refresh we did a year ago. For example, a rejection simply for being generic isn’t sufficient anymore, what is…
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When will you get this? The yellow arrow, or painted post itself is not the POI, the trail is the POI with a Trail Marker as the ANCHOR to be used to continued exploration of exercise... Understand the distinction. You cant just nominate a yellow arrow in the middle of the park with no path. Its nothing. But you are…
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Regarding your last statement, While I agree in principle, in practice its not that cut and dry. They can and should be used as an affirmation of a proper criteria use, which I think is what most of the folks that agree with the acceptance of the nomination. Niantic is looking to map these trail, walking paths, public…
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Don't pay any mind to sogman, they know its not the standard, at this point it's simply a straight up troll post. At this point I'm convinced if you should them a Jackson Pollock painting they would claim its generic paint splat on a canvas, 1* rejection.
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Welcome aboard X, glad you finally saw the light!😘
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They are NOT INELIGIBLE, otherwise regardless of supporting evidence they would need to be rejected. The ground you are standing on is a bog. I'd suggest moving away, slowly.
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great points and goes to the heart of the issue. They can be eligible, just like any POI, given the proper context and valid nomination evidence. The OP wants Niantic to confirm they are ineligible, which is simply not the case.
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That may be taking the argument a bit to far X. Might want to dial it back just a little.
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For trail markers "generic" is not the standard (and you know it) as they are simply an anchor for the trail (footpath public right of way bridle way I don't care what you call it they are all the same to Niantic). Its a place intended for public, pedestrian use. They may get you from point A to point B but they make a…
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You're missing the point, Niantic confirmed that their guidance applies here and it was ok to move forward with these kinds of signs in some/most cases. Where they drew the line was the random bike symbol on what otherwise was a street sign. Symbols for Bike Lanes no, Markers for Bike paths yes. So they took at regional…
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Which, if true, would be a regional distinction and not something that Niantic can adjudicate when writing a global standard. That’s the point.
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They host social events, meet up with Artist, host charity events and more. Not a generic business, a great place to socialize and has been open for 35+ years and at their current location since 2015. Also I believe I read somewhere that art would be considered culturally relevant? (I know call me crazy😝) so this is a very…
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Couple of things. First for most folks, bridle path, trail, footpath, hiking trail, rail trail, walking path; these are all synonyms of each other. They all denote a place where you can travel/exercise/explore that is partially publicly accessible intended for pedestrian use and generally not intended for vehicles. So they…
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Agreed it would depend on the individual nomination. With the local examples I think of most of them would make great Wayspots. (and already do). But if the only public interaction is a farmer who sells "Fresh Eggs" on the side or has a single cart with fruit and veggies on the side of the road, then it's a no. Going back…
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Two for Two accepted on appeal so far. Card Gaming Shop - initially rejected for Orientation and Low Quality Photo Antique Merry Go Round - initially rejected for Other Rejection Criteria and Seasonal Got two more still waiting on decisions. Fingers crossed. Cant wait until they turn that back on full time.
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resubmit, highlight the public access things. Tours, wine tasting, party/event hosting, etc. I've got several near me that have been approved.
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Besides the common sense aspect; you wouldn't want strangers wandering around a school ground, while most hospitals are a place of business and generally open to the public (with few exceptions); I think the answer your looking for is that is what Niantic has decreed so. Schools are no no's, hospitals are not considered to…
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Private farms that do not allow for public access are ineligible. A farm that has a public access to a farm stand or market do not meet rejection criteria (yet debatable that they would be accepted as they would still need to show they meet one of the three main eligibility criteria) A farm that has public access to a farm…
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I think you answered your own question with your last remark. They are already in Lightship, so....... Keep in mind that more goes into a nomination then just an image, so if the contributor made a compelling argument to get it accepted there really isn't any issue here. Niantic has made it very clear that the overwhelming…
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I generally find that if you upgrade a nomination then the chances that it gets moved increase dramatically. If you don't upgrade the reviews tend to stay a bit more local and they generally stay put. For courts/fields/playgrounds or really anything with a large footprint I think Niantic should increase the requirement for…
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I'm in awe of your perseverance on that Comic Book store. It simply goes to show how terrible reviewers can be. The comments from folks blaming lazy nominations submissions are tired and worn out.
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Well the forum is "Criteria Clarification", not "Nomination Improvement" so I guess I would prefer why you (or anyone) see little reason to accept a unique painting class boutique, that falls directly in line with Niantic Guidelines, a great place to socialize. Still haven't seen any rational around that. Additionally the…
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missed the typos, fair enough point, but I would assume that you are aware (based on your post count within these forums) that adding a link, even in supplemental information opens up nominations to be rejected for including a URL. Yes I know its allowed, I've also had more then my share of nominations get rejected for…
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Clarification on this would be very helpful. The below was rejected for "other rejection criteria" which generally correlates to reviewers equating that the anchor doesn't MAP to any acceptance criteria. The below is almost exactly what Giffard referenced in his Nov 2020 comment (see OP write up) along with other follow…