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Difficult to access portals are a huge advantage in Ingress and are highly sought after. Something on a tiny island that can only be reached by boat, plane, helicopter, etc. makes it a fun challenge to capture and control. Unlike other games, it's not what you get from the wayspot (as in items), but what you can achieve…
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NianticCasey clarified the eligibility of scoreboards in this thread as not being eligible. Many people disagree with this, and many others have come to the same realisation as you - where the criterion for scoreboards (at least in my country) has evolved to the point where a basic/generic scoreboard is not eligible, but a…
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These are extremely common in my country, it's probably due to the whole 'hipster movement' where male grooming became a popular pastime... There are lots of websites that sell these. So what makes it any different to a standard garden ornament? Yes, they may have some history, but your specific example may not. If you can…
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You've done a great job providing points for every example, well done! In my opinion, I would say no to all of them. Anything can be reasoned to have 'cultural significance', a footpath allows people to traverse to a place of importance, would that make it eligible? No, it's still just a footpath. A water tower is usually…
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For reference, I've got a lengthy detailed post about survey markers here. Hopefully one day we get an answer from Niantic. As @Raachermannl-ING pointed out, survey markers like the one posted in this thread are tiny and are generally scattered around every 500m+ (so there could be thousands, if not, millions in your…
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These types of nominations are becoming more prominent in Australia too, always a drawing of a Pokemon or multiple Pokemon. Painted on light poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, etc. Can we just get a blanket ban on any unsanctioned Pokemon Go or Ingress related artwork? I can appreciate artwork if it's done well, 99% of…
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Clubhouse's I think are dependant on their function. Some are just small shacks for equipment storage, some are nothing more than change rooms/toilets, those I don't think should be eligible. The ones that should be eligible are where they have an actual community aspect to it, in the sense that they are able to host a…
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It looks like a promotional image on the side of a grocery store or something, due to its commercial nature, I would say no. It's not art in the sense that it's a culturally related image, it's a series of photos of food designed for advertising purposes.
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Your missing posts might be pending and should appear in a day or so after Niantic reviews and approves them. As for the nomination, correct me if the satellite imagery is outdated, But it looks as though you have purposefully submitted the nomination in the wrong spot, actually in the middle of a carpark and nowhere near…
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Transit stations Transit stations connect and unite people around the world. Submit transportation hubs (like Grand Central Station), but not every single small transit stop (like a subway station or a bus stop). Source: Eligible Nominations page A generic bus stop is not eligible. That photo doesn't actually show us…
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Photos can be taken at any time, as long as the subject of the nomination is clearly visible. I've made submissions at 4am of info boards that became well lit using the camera's flash and they got accepted. Generally, you want to present the nomination as best as you can, which often means you want a good photo to go along…
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I wouldn't rate a sign listing the local clubs and organisations as being historic or cultural, but rather the clubs and organisations themselves having historic or cultural value - wherein you would nominate their actual locations rather than a generic sign listing them all. As @TheFarix-PGO pointed out citing the…
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That just looks like bad graffiti and I wouldn't accept it. At first glance I thought it was a face at a weird angle looking down. Then you mention Super Mario's mushroom, but I don't see the resemblance to that at all: So even if you were to resubmit it, I would avoid associating it with Mario as that would simply not be…
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That whole second paragraph contradicts itself. You mention "limited pedestrian access", but then you mention removing a wayspot because it's only accessible during lowtide. Wouldn't that constitute as having acceptable pedestrian access? It's no different to having wayspots behind gated communities or wayspots inside…
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Seems like the clickbait title worked to capture Niantic's attention lol The issues that you're describing seem to be more at fault on the submitters and reviewers rather than Niantic. Rejections happen, it's an unforunate natural part of Wayfarer, however they do give you an opportunity to improve on a nomination.…
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Just adding to that, a prime example is that Primary and Secondary Schools are listed in the "What Is it?" section. Yet they are explicitly prohibited. Therefore what is listed isn't indicative of what is eligible.
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It's just a generic doorway? I presume the Hazlitt Theatre is already a portal? If so, I would just mark it as a duplicate as both the main entrance and stage entrance are for the same building.
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Is there a specific example that is being argued for here? Looking at the Barrows of Wiltshire example, sure the location might have some historical merit, but what is the actual man-made object? It's a big hill. If you start accepting hills, you set a dangerous precedent for other hills of various sizes, where does the…
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Ignoring the historic links for a moment, I would say no to the first one. It's just a generic car dealership. I would suggest to include information in the description on WHY it is considered historic, rather than talking about it being empty and defunct. Why is this building notable for the Rootes Group? Just like a…
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"Individual features within a park, as long as they’re visually distinct." still require some sort of cultural, historic or communal value - unless otherwise explicitly stated by Niantic, eg. footbridges (which I am still of the opinion that was a mistake on Niantic's behalf because most of which are generic…
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It's to provide additional information, currently the description gives no value to a person reading about the wayspot (especially if it were in-game). Imagine if you came across what looks like a generic business in-game, you tap on the wayspot and read the description, then you might realise that the place actually…
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I would sugget focusing more on why it is a notable venue in its description, as that is what people will see if/when it does get approved. Currently the desscription just reads as a generic description and doesn't convey why this place is significant. You can use the supporting info to add further information or links to…
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That's not a water fountain, it's just a stream. This is a water fountain. Although the landscaping is man-made, the objects are not. The objects are rocks and water, all natural features. From the information given, there is nothing notable or significant about it either. Therefore it's simply not eligible.
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In terms of location accuracy, the house is not located at the gate. Purposefully pinning something where it doesn't exist is a misrepresentation. In my opinion a nomination for a building should be at the entrance of the building itself, as that is generally the best representation of the building and the photo that is…
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As per the other Survey Marker discussion thread, I would say no unless there is something significant about the individual marker or if it's on an off-the-beaten-path as per Niantic's guidelines for markers. Otherwise it just looks like a random marking with no features or qualties that give value to a passer-by or for it…
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Is it a public run community space? Or is it a function venue (that could fall under generic business)?
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You can emphasise the guidelines in the supporting information (and hopefully they will read). You can also communicate with your local communities and discuss why the nomination is being rejected (you can also do that here) and often you will receive feedback including advice on how to improve the nomination's chances for…
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Are the houses still used as houses to this day? Also, what is the significance of Spencer Stevenson Pottery works? It might help to explain why it is notable for what is essentially just a generic looking building/facade
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NianticCasey has already given instructions on the matter of public institutions: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/comment/2846/#Comment_2846 Unless specifically noted, most government buildings are not eligible (including the DMV, and other "departments of...") for the same reason that we don't really…