Hi! I submitted this Wayspot and it got rejected. The reasons provided were ‘The submission is likely not permanent or distinct’ and ‘The description either contains spelling or grammatical errors, or is inaccurate’. I can’t spot any errors or inaccuracy in the description so I have to go based off …

Sorry, reviewers arent likely to accept a single bench that is not bolted to the ground. That’s the reason for the “not permanent” rejection. This bench looks like it can easily be moved around. Addirionally, a single plain bench in front of a store, even if it was bolted down, doesn’t really meet …

I agree no bolted bench makes it removable and not qualified

yep, i’m agree, the problem is definitely the fact its look like a basic MOVABLE and WOOD furniture placed by the shop owner and not urban furniture bolted and protected by a large bunch of laws. you can’t know what could happen to it tomorrow (stored by the owner because bad weather or vacation, …

To be fair, picnic tables that aren’t bolted to the ground are still eligible, so I wouldn’t discount it simply based on that [image] Picnic Areas [image] :+1: Picnic areas and tables that appear to be permanent, even if not bolted to the ground like those above, are great places for socializa…

“That appear to be permanent” is the key words i believe. This bench doesnt seems permanent at all. Its too easy to be moved

Well yes obviously, but I’ve definitely seen permanent looking benches that weren’t bolted to the ground so I wouldn’t discount them wholesale. Not specifically this bench as that seems temporary, it was a reply to those saying a bench couldn’t be permanent if not bolted

I don’t think English is your first language, so i want to point out that no one definitively said that. I used the phrase “aren’t likely to accept” specifically to avoid that kind of definitive messaging.

I see. Thank you for your input.

You might want to focus on what makes this bench “unique and distinct”. In other words, focus on the Harrie Sevriens poetry that is quoted on the bench. From what I can see online, Harrie Sevriens (1957–2018) was a beloved, iconic figure in Heerlen, serving as the city’s first “stadsdichter” (cit…

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wooperIooper March 15, 2026, 9:58pm 5

To be fair, picnic tables that aren’t bolted to the ground are still eligible, so I wouldn’t discount it simply based on that

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