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I was just wondering if this would be worth appealing since it marks a natural feature and gives context on the creek and gives a reason on why we should protect it.
I assume the nomination got rejected by the ai that has been taking over recently because the ai saw it and flagged it as generic infrastructure making it not eligible as a Wayspot.
Good day!
IMO the sign lacks context on how people interact with the creek in relation to exercise, exploration, or socialization.
For me the sign signals that we lessen human activity (in this case, fishing) at the creek rather than inviting activities related to the three pillars. Say you find information that controlled fishing is permitted to do, that activity can relate to leisure which is an indication towards the three pillars.
I understand your point of view, but the green space with the creek contains a public art installation. The city’s decision to place art here shows me that the area is intended to be an area of exploration rather than being a sensitive zone. Since this spot is already like designed to promote everyone to explore and go out, I see this creek signs purpose is to mark a natural feature and provide context about the stream rather than being a warning sign directing people to stay away.
For me, it’s like “keep off the grass” in a park. The park is intended for activity but some parts of it should not be disturbed. Same as other preserve areas within a park but is not encouraged to be disturbed by people.
I see what you are saying, but if it really was a sensitive area the city would want people to avoid, they would put a warning sign stating stay out instead of a sign helping people learn about the creek and the importance of it inviting people to stop and read and also encourage people to take good care of the stream.
Sorry for all the talk
Fair perspective. Know that some reviewers may also err to caution regarding these signs.
It doesn’t really teach us how to take care of the creek. Rather that the creek is under our care. The “how” part may swing the perspective towards the sign.
What you should look for are initiatives that do show interaction with the creek itself rather than nearby items. See if there are posts about proactive response rather than reactive responses.
The forum is a place to talk about these things. No worries about that.
We can politely discuss, disagree, or see outlook towards our POIs and how they might be seen by other reviewers. Addressing potential problems from other perspectives can give us an assumption of the eventual decisions.
I’m just one reviewer that has my own perspective. The community can also have opinions between our perspectives.
I really appreciate your perspective and your help since it has shown me a totally different view I probably wouldn’t have thought so I am thankful but I maybe want to also see what one or two more reviewers think and thanks again!
I didn’t comment because I agreed that I would not appeal this. To me, this just looks like a traffic sign. @paulingzubat is much more eloquent than I am!
At first I didn’t think this looked like the sign could even be here, but I do see it in this street view, mounted on a different post:
It does not look like a place that encourages you to come explore here. And it looks like it might be in someone’s front yard here.
So actually it is in the green space across from the location not in someone’s property so there are two.
I didn’t think it was about the looks I assumed it could possibly qualify because of the value but I understand since it is a little in the grey area of nominations.
I am not sure I understand this comment.
I do not see how this sign meets any of the acceptance criteria of a great place for exercise, exploration, or being social. See https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/21-wayfarer/section/166-wayspot-criteria/
When I mentioned looks, it was in reference to what the sign does and does not appear to be to me. Not that the sign isn’t fancy enough. I do not see anything about this sign that invites pedestrians to come get a closer look or gather here. And it looks like the sign could potentially be in someone’s yard, but the postion on Street View may not be the current postion since the stake the sign is on has changed.
Well like I mentioned earlier, there are two and one is in someone’s front yard while the other is in a green space (the one I nominated and in the last photo I posted showcasing it on street view) and thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it since I was just a little confused since it is as I mentioned earlier, it is in the grey area of nominations and there really isn’t anything else that could be possibly nominated in my area. So thanks again for helping me learn why this got auto rejected by the ai and I will not give this nomination an appeal.