I was wondering whether (or not) there is a detailed article on what the Wayfarer Team considers to be an act of “repurposing”. I have tried to seek clarification under Niantic Help / Policy but have had no luck so far.

For example, an existing mural (wayspot) has been painted over and replaced by a brand new mural. If I was to submit a Photo Edit to update the wayspot photo to reflect the new mural then this would be considered to be repurposing. The correct procedure would be to request the removal of the waysp…

[image] HinduLoveGods: For example, an existing mural (wayspot) has been painted over and replaced by a brand new mural. If I was to submit a Photo Edit to update the wayspot photo to reflect the new mural then this would be considered to be repurposing. No, that would not be repurposing. Yo…

Not to hijack but when reviewing how is it known without very recent streetview what the most current mural is? I tend to skip mural edits, I see the same with the rotating art plinths where sculptures and statues change or Churches that tend to change hands frequently. I’m a fan of removal request …

[image] mikie: without very recent streetview what the most current mural is? You can vote as per the information available. [image] mikie: I tend to skip mural edits You can do that if you believe you do not have enough to make a choice. [image] mikie: Churches that tend to chan…

This really helps when you make it clear how to proceed correctly. Thank you!

There’s no article, but that would be a nice thing to have. I’ve had questions about whether or not edits would be repurposing or not, and I still have to ask myself from time to time those questions, since I submit a good deal of edits.

[image] mikie: when reviewing how is it known without very recent streetview If both images are obviously in the same location and 1 of them has been on Streetview for Years you can deduct that the other is the current mural. Also, it is often that the original was imaged a long time after it…

[image] SlimboyFat71: I know that we can do a Title Edit but is there a recommendation which should be done first? We don’t have a preference. But in my experience a Wayfinder (not a moderator), I have found it useful to submit the image first.

As I read it, the only time someone should submit a title edit is fix to fix a typo or add clarification. If a church changes it’s name we’re supposed to submit for it to be removed as well as the 4 other stops on the property only to re-submit those 5 things as new wayspots? Otherwise you report th…

This is not the advise that I have read here several times… If it is the same business run by the same people supplying the same services but with a name change then an Edit is OK (you may need to show evidence, maybe the local news ran a story on it). The example usually given are restaurant. If …

What is considered to be Repurposing?

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NianticAaron July 9, 2025, 11:34am 2

Trying to change the object connected to a Wayspot is considered repurposing.

Any risk of getting strikes or banned for incorrectly rejected edits/appeals?

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What is considered to be Repurposing?

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