New Wayfinder Rating System!

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New Wayfinder Rating FAQ:

  • Is it possible to lose Wayfinder Rating points?

  • Is the previous Wayfinder Rating (great/good/fair/poor) still being tracked by Niantic?

    • While we will not be tracking the previous rating specifically within your new rating, we will continue to monitor Wayfinder review activity for several reasons. This tracking allows us to understand user reviewing patterns, identify suspicious activity, determine appropriate cooldown periods, etc.

  • Are we able to see our previous rating?

    • No, you will not be able to see your previous rating on your Wayfarer Profile page.

  • How will the new Wayfinder Rating impact cooldowns?

    • The new Wayfinder Rating will not impact cooldowns at this time.

  • How does the new Wayfinder Rating factor into submission decisions?

    • The new Wayfinder Rating will not be factored into submission decisions at this time.

  • How will I know if I have poor or good reviewing behavior now that the system has changed?

    • If you experience an unusual amount of Cooldowns, this may be an indicator of poor reviewing. You can reach out to our team if you experience more than the usual Cooldowns for additional support.

  • Will there be any in game rewards for hitting certain levels?

    • Currently, no in-game rewards will be granted for achieving specific levels. The only change introduced by this new system is to the Wayfarer Medal, which will now incorporate all agreements across all rating levels.

  • Can I see how many points in my rating came from different sources (e.g. How many from nominations, edits)

    • At this time, your Wayfarer Profile page only displays a single total points score. This score is calculated from all contributions, including accepted nominations, accepted edits, and agreements.

  • If I review a Wayspot edit which has a location edit, title edit and description edit bundled together, and I get agreements on each, is that 1 point for 1 review or 3 points?

    • If you review a Wayspot edit which has a location edit, title edit, and description edit bundled together and get an agreement for each, you will get 3 points.

  • Do I get points for reporting Wayspots for removal?

    • No, you do not get points for reporting a Wayspot for removal.

  • Will I receive points for agreements earned from reviews I previously made when my rating was Poor/Fair, including progress for the Pokémon GO badge, which now gives points regardless of rating?

    • Yes.

  • Will the rating include the accepted nominations and edits I submitted with my Ingress account prior to the split?

    • Yes

  • Will location edits I made via the Help Chat (for distances >10m) award points

    • No
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