Hey y’all, I just woke up this morning to discover that a water fountain that I had submitted that sits on the balcony of a restaurant, is newly installed, is permanent and can be easily accessed rejected.
I have inquired about this on a couple of groups already, there is one commentary that has stated the following:
the Criteria are: 1. A great place for exploration
2. A great place for exercise
3. A great place to be social with others
A waterfountain doesn’t automatically check these criteria. Therefore, focus on the art instead 
or at least emphasize , why this particular fountain is a great gathering place
Can I get some clarification on this water? Fountains had initially always been eligible, but is this particular kind no longer?
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I remember reviewing this one! I don’t remember what the title, second pic, or supporting info were, but I recognize this main picture. Given this limited information, I believe I rejected this (sorry!). Again, based only off the picture and description, I think I was thinking the pic could be better, the ducks are temporary decorations, and I just think it probably wasn’t “sold” to me well enough.
The pic isn’t terrible (I wouldn’t have rejected if that was my only issue), and I understand why you included the fence in front of it (Ranchero’s was the name of the restaurant right?) but it just kinda adds clutter to my eyes. Having a view with nothing blocking the fountain might be better in my opinion.
The ducks are a temporary decoration, and while they may have been there for the entire time the fountain has been there (which, by the description, was less than a month at the time I saw it), there’s no guarantee they’ll keep them there forever. While I don’t think they need to be removed for a picture or anything, I don’t think pointing them out in the description really adds anything to the nomination, and I have a vague memory of them being made into more of a focus of the nomination than I thought they should be.
Overall though, I think I was pretty on the fence with it, and different supporting information probably could have swayed my opinion. I think fountains can be eligible, but they’re not inherently auto accepts. I just don’t think I was sold enough on how this particular fountain met the criteria.
ETA: as @MegaTrainerRed said, the restaurant itself looks like it could be a great nomination if it’s not already a Wayspot. That balcony looks like an amazing place to hang out, have a drink, and get some food!
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