Memorial Benches/Signs/Statues auto-removal

[cyndiepooh]

Welcome to the forum @Jerad!
The review flow does list memorials as sensitive sites for rejection under “Appropriate,” so this is a great question to ask. I have a different row highlighted but is on this screen snip.

However being a memorial is not a blanket must reject, as explained in these clarifications:

@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.

Cemeteries & Other Sensitive Locations

Sensitive locations such as funeral homes, burial grounds, cemeteries, and graveyards should generally be avoided out of respect, but gravestones belonging to historical figures or significant community figures can be eligible if the nominator provides evidence for their historical importance. [|303x403.0147527548676] The picture above is a good example of a gravesite of community importance, and can be considered eligible if proper context is provided. Harvey Pekar was a famous comic bo…

So you do have to use your best judgement on nominations that are memorials. But it is good to know you read the tool tip!