Wayspot Removal Appeal: why?

[i1616]

Hello! Why this wayspot has been removed? Accepted by team member, still here. Maybe not the prettiest one, but next to pedastrians/bike path and public transport stop. Safe area with lights, always there someone is walking/runing or biking, kids going to and from nearby school. No other pokestops close nearby, so encourages walking and exploring.

[MegaTrainerRed]

Welcome to the forum @i1616! That’s a vandalistic tag and it doesn’t meet any of the three criteria. Lately Niantic have been removing them. Please feel free to read the criteria around urban art: Unique Art

[aliccolo]

This appears to be vandalism. This post in the criteria clarification collection should help to explain why vandalism isn’t considered eligible.

Unique Art

Works of art and architecture encourage exploration and reflect the communities where they are found and their values. Art Works of art are generally eligible so long as they are unique, distinct, and permanent. This can include indoor artwork (framed and murals) and museum exhibits that are intended to be permanent. Nominators should use the official title and credit the artist when possible. They should tell the story of the work, explaining the cultural context. Submitters should make use …

Whoops @MegaTrainerRed beat me to it

[i1616]

Thanks for explaining! Will do the reading, looks like things have changed since I was active reviewer.