Why did my pokestop get rejected?

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Description: A calm pond lies hidden among tall reeds and colorful trees. Dragonflies skim its surface as frogs croak softly from the shadows. The air smells of wet earth and peace.

Supplemental: This location is a peaceful community spot where people can enjoy nature and relax. It encourages outdoor exploration, connects Trainers with local scenery, and adds value to the area as a safe and scenic landmark for walking and gathering.

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Welcome to the forums :slight_smile:

When reviewing, under the thumbs-up or thumbs-down for Permanent and Distinct, the help-text has this

Is the location a permanent, physical, tangible, and identifiable place or object that placemarks an area?

This submission fails on this, because the spot you have chosen is no different than any other spot - it isn’t distinct. It is very helpful for open spaces to have an anchor - something that marks the space. This doesn’t have to be a sign, although it can be hard to get reviewers to accept open spaces without signs.

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Hello and welcome to the forums!

First, let me say your description is top-notch.

Ponds and other natural points of interest like this typically require a sign to anchor the nomination and are very difficult to get approved otherwise. I drove the google car around the area and couldn’t find a sign that would be eligible so I thought you might be out of luck on this one.

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Ah okay, thank you for the insight!

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Okay thank you for the insight!