Drinking fountain was declined by Niantic's automated process

[Yuk4p]

I nominated several monumental drinking fountains and “This submission was declined by Niantic’s automated process for not adhering to Wayfarer criteria”

Is it really bad nominations? In a hot country trainers can find fresh water by this portals

[cyndiepooh]

Welcome to the forum!

Drinking fountains are normally considered just infrastructure, not something that meets any of the core criteria of a great place to exercise, explore, or be social.

A memorial to a significant member of the community could be eligible, but you would really have to convince of the importance of the person. This clarification about memorial benches would apply to all memorials:

@NianticTintino

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.

Here is a great place to read up on criteria:

Wayspot Criteria — Wayfarer Help Center

[salixsorbus]

@Yuk4p

I nominated several monumental drinking fountains and “This submission was declined by Niantic’s automated process for not adhering to Wayfarer criteria”

The rejection you have shown was clearly rejected by the community, which means it was not declined by the automated process. The appeal failed because the appeal reviewer saw no reason to overturn the community decision.