Would it be possible to share a couple of the ones that have been in voting awhile?
Just curious to see if these are particularly challenging in any way.
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Split from original topic to create one to look at some nominations.
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I probably wouldn’t approve this. Although you have included a little about the man in the description, the supporting information isn’t encouraging me to see him as particularly notable, as its mainly about access and the park rather than the nomination.
I think its the kind of nomination that doesn’t strongly meet any critieria so is unlikely to see a lot of agreement, and as such Im not surprised its been in voting a long time.
I love this!! Sadly I think other reviewers may think its not important enough. So again I think a lack of consensus will occur here despite my personal thoguht that it qualifies as a good place to explore due to opportunities to learn about biodiversity
I have encouraged my garden to become a wildflower meadow and I like to vote positively on waypoints regarding improving biodiversity
I should mention that the “entered voting” date shown in the screenshots is not accurate. That’s related to when I started using the plugin.
Thanks! I’ll take you up on that. I’m struggling with two areas (1) trail markers and (2) natural features. In both cases, post-criteria clarification. I’ll start with (1) here and reply separately on (2).
For trail markers, many (I believe a majority) of my submissions have been either rejected or passed to community by eMiLy. Below is an example that was passed on by ML and then won on appeal. I’d love feedback on how to ensure this gets approved by ML. My queue would be in way better shape if ML handled stuff like this.
Reply 2 of 2. The second area where I could help with eMiLy is natural features that lack a sign. Under the criteria clarification below, these can be acceptable. Personally, I’ve not gotten anything remotely like this photo past eMiLy unless it has a sign. (Generally speaking, hard to get through voting also). Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
Hello @TheYattOG
Thanks for these examples - I was very busy yesterday so didn’t have a chance to say something yesterday. Would it be ok if I split these off to nomination support so that we can discuss them there?
More generally I think there are several issues happening in Boston that are worth unpicking, in order to help the community.
@smantz0rZ the malaise you describe is not a good situation and tends to have a downward spiral so it becomes self fulfilling. It’s good to recognise that issue and it sounds like you have good ideas.
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Of course, thanks
For the bench, that will be unlikely to be approved. Only memorials to particular notable community members really qualify as a memorial bench. You mention in your supporting information that benches can serve as an anchor for a natural POI, which can be true, but you didn’t nominate a scenic view point, you nominates the bench.
I think you are putting too much information in your supporting info that isn’t relevant to the actual POI that you nominated. Unless there is evidence of the person’s importance to the community, I wouldn’t pursue this one again if rejected.
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While I do typically vote down memorial benches, I do find this one unique for the Braille. MIT is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States, and located in the Boston area.
However, the supporting info doesn’t provide any info on the person the bench is dedicated to, and that’s what should be included, not an in-depth explanation of Wayspot criteria. I would have included a link to something explaining Paolo’s importance, such as this:
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I can see where all of these examples could have split votes, not coming to consensus.
Not that I would vote them down. Just that I see that people could have different views.
Benches are tough sells. A “No Mow Zone” sign can be seen as a “keep out” sign. “Community Garden” traditionally means vegetables. An arrow on a tree can be seen as temporary or indistinct.
Again: The topic here is, why are these things in voting a long time. I think it’s possible that around half their voters think they are valid, and half think they are not. And maybe Niantic’s “no consensus” rejection has too high of a threshold.
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