I nominated this Publix grocery but it was not accepted. They didn’t give a clear reason why. I was just wondering if any of you know how I can improve it so I can resubmit it? Here is my submission and thank you for any insight you can provide.
The “wayfarer criteria” rejection typically means that the machine learning(ML) rejected it. Which means the AI reviewer believes this doesnt meet “wayfarer criteria”(the criteria in which wayspots are created) Publix is a generic business and therefore doesnt meet wayspot acceptance criteria anyways.
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Welcome to the forum @tabloach
I can’t access their website from outside the US (I’m not messing around with a VPN to change that), but their website suggests they may be considered under the generic business rejection criteria for being a large chain supermarket.
Even if that wasn’t the case though, you don’t normally go to a supermarket specifically to exercise, socialise or explore. You typically just go to get your groceries and then go home. It’s not designed as a great place to socialise, it’s designed as a great place to buy groceries.
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Check to see if there’s any commissioned murals or community notice boards in it, or ask management if they can install such things or a Little Free Library.
Otherwise, yea, the Publix isn’t eligible.
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That makes sense. Thank you for the insight! That really helps me moving forward!
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This was very helpful info. Thank you for that! I sincerely appreciate it!
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That is a great tip. There is a coffee shop near it. Maybe I can nominate that instead. Thank you for your insight.
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Most coffee shops get accepted if not a major chain like Starbucks, Scooters, or Caribou and is more than just a drive-thru. Try and give a decent write up about how it’s a place the community comes together to socialize or explore culture. Feel free to post your photos and/or text here before you submit, if you want feedback.
Good luck!
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Google just shows trees at that location, but Bing Maps is pretty good…
Assuming these are not chains, they might be eligible as wayspots…
The Lazy Llama Coffeehouse
81 North Kitchen and Tap
Graffiti’s Pizza
I notice there’s also a lake at the back of the site which might be worth exploring for wildlife signs or other points of interest. These locations also have public noticeboards often which can be a good submission, play areas or public art.
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That would be most helpful to get feedback before I submit. Thank you!
I believe that is an old map. It looks like they are developing more houses surrounding that area. I’ll investigate if that lake is still there. Thank you!!
I have been rejected for every single one of my nominations, I’ve given up at this point
Hi @Buggie312
Welcome to the forum 
It could be challenging to get your first nomination approved but I’m sure if you find the right flow it will be more successful.
We would be happy if you would give it a new try and maybe post one of your submissions in Nomination Support so we can try to help to improve it.
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