Please define "Spam" and reconsider what should be counted as that for the challenge

General Discussion
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What the team considered as “spam” edits in the context of the edits challenge is as follow. On the given timeframe of the challenge and for a wayspot that is at a given state (was not modified by someone else during this period):

  • more than 2 identical Title edits on the same wayspot

  • more than 2 identical Description edits on the same wayspot

  • more than 2 Location edits on the same wayspot

  • more than 4 identical/similar photos submitted on the same wayspot (excluding images cropped)

Clarifications on photos:

When submitting photos to a wayspot, it is not necessary for you to have prior knowledge or review the existing pictures of that location. Your visit to the location at a different time and date is sufficient for you to submit new photos of the wayspot. The consideration below should be considered if you are planning to submit multiple photos of the same wayspot while at the location on a given visit.

  • Identical photos: images that are exact duplicates of each other, with no discernible differences in pixels, composition, or lighting.
  • Similar photos: images that are taken from the same general location and angle, but may have slight differences in composition, lighting, or zoom level. Provide examples of what would be considered similar photos, such as:
    • Photos taken from the same spot a few seconds apart with no significant change in perspective or composition.
    • Photos taken from a slightly different angle or zoom level, but still capturing the same subject matter.
  • Not similar photos:
    • Photos taken by a different person, at a different time of day or under different lighting conditions.
    • Photos taken from a significantly different angle or zoom level, providing a new perspective on the subject matter.
    • Photos that capture different aspects or details of the subject matter, providing additional context or diversity.

We will update our photo guidelines to include these clarifications.

If you think that you have received an unwarranted warning or suspension from activity related to spam edits in the challenge, you can always appeal to our team and we will review it.

We hope this clarifies the situation, but note that as our systems change and abusive behaviors shift, those clarification are subject to change over time.

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