Constructive Case Against Niantic’s Current Memorial Bench Criteria

[cyndiepooh]

I think you are confusing clarification with rule

Niantic put out these clarifications to help us understand what could be acceptable. A memorial to a very famous person could be a draw on its own merits. A memorial bench for a pet could also be accepted, but not because it has the dog’s name on there. It could be a great view bench.

Seating Benches

Memorial benches can only be eligible under the criteria for exploration if they are dedicated to a notable figure and that notability is described in the nomination. Mass produced memorial benches dedicated to friends and family are not eligible unless the nominator provides evidence of the individual’s importance to the community. Just stating that someone was important to the community is inadequate. [image] Note that benches that are artistically crafted like the bench above can also …