Whoever is voting in the Charlotte area is really restricting the games progress. Y’all are really weird for no reason

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There are plenty of examples of Niantic saying that the submitter “should” prove the nomination:

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The supporting text should demonstrate why these are great places to be social and not just to conduct business.

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Referencing historical registries and news articles can be helpful when it comes to verifying your claims.

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Submitters should ensure that they provide context as to why the sign meets the acceptance criteria.

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Memorial benches can only be eligible under the criteria for exploration if they are dedicated to a notable figure and that notability is described in the nomination.

I could keep going on and on through the Criteria Clarification Collection section if you like. The burden of proving the nomination is worthy falls to the submitter, and Niantic has clarified that again and again.