Let me start with, yes I already reported this. The two Wayspots have already been slated for removal. However, I created a separate report for the abuse and I feel this needs some attention because for these to get back onto the map within a week is disturbing. A little while ago, I reported some …

Hi @Glawhantojar , thanks for the report. We have retired the Wayspots and taken appropriate action against the submitter as per our policies. Thanks for helping us maintain the quality of the Niantic Wayspots. Regards,

[image] LetsRollGirl: Though I’m not sure if that is a feature that is done without a request. It is my experience that it’s not, but I think it might be worth having the team revisit that policy. Maybe some certain ambassadors could bring it up with the team? Hmm? lol [image] LetsRollGir…

[image] Glawhantojar: I do feel that there are situations, like this one, where the borders are very apparent. A school boarder means nothing if the pin is misplaced into the street, like the example you provided in the first screenshot.

Fair point, but it would have stopped 4 in the first screenshot, and 2 in the 2nd.

I’ve mostly been against the idea of there being an automated system in Wayfarer that looks at OSM or other zoning sources - there’s a lot of abuse potential there both in falsely un-marking a school and in marking schools as a form of retaliation. Further, to my understanding, Niantic never played …

[image] Gendgi: I’ve mostly been against the idea of there being an automated system in Wayfarer that looks at OSM or other zoning sources I 100% agree with this. Just to clarify, I don’t think this should be an automated system at all. Maybe partially automated? I don’t think the end state …

[image] Gendgi: I’ve mostly been against the idea of there being an automated system in Wayfarer that looks at OSM or other zoning sources My suggestion wasn’t for this… Where Abuse has been reported and staff have confirmed that the location is ineligible due to school grounds then the loca…

[image] Glawhantojar: I think any geo-fencing should be done by a human on an as-needed basis. It seems uncommon, but they have done this in the past. Obviously, that can be bad if, say, the school moves/closes and a park moves in. I wish more of their “scorched Earth” takes had a timer cool…

Just thought of 1 “understandable” reason is time taken. Does it take longer to geo-fence than removing once reported several times. We would only be guessing, would be nice if someone who knows could confirm… The next question would then be “Is the time taken worth it to stop annoying the people …

Assuming that Niantic staff have already taken action against wayspots in invalid it does seem to be a logical step to geoblock the location.

This is trying to avoid players to go close to the school correct? Is this really that big of a problem in the US? I mean im really sadden to read this. I get it but is just sad.

Abuse - Now it's getting out of hand

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SlimboyFat71 November 29, 2025, 6:49pm 37

In the same way that I just provided information.

It is black and white, Niantic Criteria states that waypoints are not allowed on School Property. If any are reported with evidence that they are on School Property they would be removed.

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