Proof of granted permiss, and edition of "vandalism art"

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So i recently came acrooss with and issue trying to get and “vandalism art” as the guideline dont allow it, no issue there now how do i share proof that the owner gave me permison to “edit” said low effort art, and what kind of edits would be allowed? For instance will drawing a kecleon like the transparent version would work?

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Something like that

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Wayfarer is supposed to represent the real world. You can not edit real photos to add something more interesting just for a wayspot.

This kind of graffiti is vandalism. The owner of the building did not pay someone to paint it to decorate and add value to their building. That makes it ineligible as a wayspot.

Do not submit this.

Do not add anything to this in order to submit it.

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Dude, unless you mean the owner is giving you permission/paying you to redo the wall in a mural that is projected to be culturally or artistically significant to the community, making it elligible as a wayspot, I’d advised against proceeding further.

If you are just planning to photoshop a png of kechleon on a photo you took, then see above.

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Ah I can see from your previous post that your intention is to edit the graffiti in real life with your own art.

Well, in that case, I don’t think slapping on a picture of a pokemon onto existing grafitti is going to cut it (like adding ditto into the letter"H"). I’m not artistically inclined enough to properly help you with the project, but I suppose you should consider:

  • What is your art background? What kind of art do you like to make and what would you like to see displayed on the wall?
  • What does the owner want? It’s his property after all.
  • What business (if any) does the owner own? Can you make the art to suite the bussiness?
  • Are you capable of creating the work of art yourself or do you think you’ll need assistance?
  • Do you have connections with anyone else who can help you create a proper mural.
  • Do you have the tools to make it?
  • Not all murals/works of art submitted to Wayfarer have to be Pokemon-themed. As long as they are created with permission and are permanent and distinct, AND fulfill basic wayfarer eligibillity criteria, you should be good.

As for documentation of permission from the owner (and the legal nuances of making your own street art), I’m not experienced myself in this matter and defer to fellow community members to advise.

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Hello @kr3ith

From the posts in this other topic

I get the impression (apologies if incorrect) that you want to have a wayspot at this location and that is the driving factor. In addition you perceive that the way to do this, is to make it yourself.

There has been a clear statement from the wayfarer team

So trying to create something to get a wayspot in the game is not something that is allowed.

You are clearly trying to do this.

The hard truth is that we can’t go around trying to create something with the sole purpose of getting something added to the game at a specific location. In some places the case is that there is just nothing there.

I would strongly advise you to come to terms with that and play where you can. This should help you be comfortable with what you have and not be at high risk of a sanction that will affect your game play in a much more severe way.

If you are prepared to do so, switch your thinking, spread out your searches to other areas - explore- and see if you can find eligible things. Perhaps a park has objects that could be eligible so you could submit and make the park a richer play experience.

If you would like help to submit within the rules please do provide a location and we will have a look to see what we can find for you to focus on :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Oh wow. Insightful, if slightly depressing read. @kr3ith I urge you to go through the topic that was thoughtfully posted by the ambassador. Thank you, @elijustrying .

What you choose to do outside of Wayfarer, I will neither condone nor condemn, but if your intentions are pure, I would not discourage you from trying to contribute to and/or participate with your local community.

All I can advise after reading the topic is to be careful with how you consolidate and present your nominations in the future.

Best of luck and hope things turn out alright.

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Im not intended on submiting a bad photoshop :roll_eyes::person_facepalming: my intention is to paint over IRL with the owner permision.

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Lol why do yall think i will summit such a lousy photoshop hahaha well to be fair i review a few bad attempts

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I not an artist perse but i am skillfull enouhg to create an stencil wich is what can be easily done to put over the graffitti. Thanks for the input.

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Thanks for the insgith, yes the location is a driving factor to the submision, i was trying to take advantage of the aparent act of “vandalism” but clearly that is a no go(which i find dumb to be honest) so i was trying to get creative. I have no problem about finding stuff i have over 60 or 70 succesfull submision several with repeat attempts, i was trying to do that as i thouth i was better looking that the other posibility around but i guess that’ll do. Thanks

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I saw your post and was a bit confused by it. We didn’t know if you were saying that you have permission to redo this IRL from the owner, or if you were just wanting to nominate with the photo you posted.

In all honesty, it’s up to you to decide what to paint, not the Wayfarer community. As long as it meets criteria and isn’t anything offensive/explicit, then you should be able to submit it after redoing it. Do what you want to do.

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Why depressing? This whole ordeal is staring to fell depressing for me to be honest, lol. Its like there is a common shared felling in regards to dealing with autorithy, jezz do yall even realise this is for a GAME? I just read the post you mention and the response is give you a lot of insight i think it all comes down to legal liability, my guess is that they realize people will orginize and create to add to the game but that puts them on the encouranging side by allowing them and thus gives them liability? What a draf but i do see the why.

I find this very ironic yall create something that wants you to organize and created and then whem people do they realize well maybe they blame us for this so dont do it guys lol

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This kind of sentiment does not usually result in accepted Wayspots. Wishing you success with your mural.

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:roll_eyes::person_facepalming:i said PROOF OF PREMISE … Right in the title. Is there a way to show permision? Is baffling the amount of push back im getting for aaking and trying to improve a lousy street art that randomly pops up and that noone care. Hahaha im somewhat responsable for one i rememeber i told my neighboor about the political propaganda he paint hes wall white and then someone put a giant H lol

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Yeah im staring to get the fealing of that. Well what can you do? Is sad we humans do this autorithy dance so cringy. But thats progress i guess :person_shrugging:t4:

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@kr3ith

I appreciate you are frustrated and disappointed that your nomination has been rejected. We are trying to help in multiple ways

  • continuing to nominate ineligible items for whatever reason (wrong location, graffiti, or other) can lead to warnings or bans from Niantic that will affect both Wayfarer and Pokemon Go
  • We are offering other suggestions and ways to identify eligible items

So please consider what is being said and treat others here with respect even in your disappointment

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Often times proof would be a news article about the art and artist or the artists instagram page. Something published outside of you telling us you have permission.

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Sure, thanks

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And how do i share it to you, i mean the wayfare ppl? Do i add instagram link on the info at the end?

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Yes, links are allowed in the supporting info. I put links in often.

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