Gated communities are allowed and Niantic clearly say so in their guidance when reviewing: These locations are appropriate: Any location that is accessible publicly to pedestrians, both indoors and o… (View Post)

Regardless of whose photos they are, nomination appeals are not accepted on this forum. (View Post)

That doesn't matter - anything on or attached to a single family private residence is ineligible regardless of whether you can reach it from the sidewalk. (View Post)

The featured wayspots are completely automated and it's not unusual to see completely ineligible nominations selected. (View Post)

Photo likes used to be the main factor, but I think it's changed as Niantic didn't want people gaming the system. (View Post)