Hey @BunnyPkmn thanks for the comments…
I nominate and review in both rural and cities. My recent rural nominations all went through. I was able to identify masses of POIs. In one little village I got 40 odd nominations. At several others I added a host of others. All bar one accepted.
Sure not everywhere is equal. But this is a game. It has rules. And they by and large work. And you know. Even so called urban centres lack eligible POIs. And people there get cranky too.
This may sound weird. In fact I now find it easier to nominate out of metro areas. My opinion and is based on where I have been. So not applicable to all or everywhere.
And this system has so much advice on how to nominate, there are numerous posts such as by Elffromspace that guide on best practice Wayspot Title and Description Tips - Wayfarer Basics - Niantic Wayfarer Community
Then there is the criteria clarification collection Latest Criteria Clarification Collection topics - Niantic Wayfarer Community
And if in doubt I go back over the Wayfarer Criteria section Niantic Wayfarer (same link @altertobi posted earlier)
I learnt to read everything and I still go over them if in doubt (reviewing and nominating) And I still post here for advice.
. When I started and mainly in a metro area - my success rate was shocking - I was cranky at everyone - I railed against them all. Then I remembered - it is just a game - learn the rules - listen to people - be more selective in nominating - make my nominations easier to review (I ensure all the hard work is done - so if anyone wants to research it every link possible is there).
So why not show us where you live (nearest village) Share noms that are failing. There are so many people willing and able to help. We all want good quality nominations everywhere 