While many users put fake pokestops next to their house, I put a pokestop for a drinking fountain (which in principle should be allowed) and they deny it and not just a fountain, graffiti, monuments, etc., etc., it seems to me that this community it’s broken
If you share your entire submission, it would be easier for people to comment. However, drinking fountains are typically not eligible. Eligible points of interest need to be great places to exercise, to explore, or to socialize. While decorative fountains Can qualify as a place to explore, depending on where they are and what they like, But a drinking fountain wouldn’t typically meet any of those three criteria.
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When people talk about fountains they mean decorative fountains, and a drinking fountain would generally not be eligible. Similarly, murals are allowed but graffiti typically isn’t.
Monuments are more nuanced. A plaque for something like “The first transcontinental railroad terminal in (location)” would be excellent. A plaque that read “For Fido, who liked to play in the park” typically wouldn’t be, but if it was accompanied by a sculpture or mural of Fido then it’s an easy acceptance.
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While I agree with others I also completely agree with you, the community is pretty broken, they accept random uninteresting places (like you said, even pokestops next to people’s houses…) and reject others that could probably be more interesting or at least better suited to be a pokestop but well…
Im moving this to Nomination Support .
Users who are caught adding falsified, or invalid wayspots at their houses are breaking the rules. If they are caught, they will be subject to possible punitive actions depending on the severity. While this does happen, it does not justify others following their example and ignoring the guidelines.
In general wayspots need to have some significance to be accepted. Things that are basic infrastructure, or utilities are usually not considered significant.
If you feel that this fountain is truly significant, you can try nominating it again, while explaining the significance in your description and supporting statement. Keep in mind that statements like “there are no pokestops nearby” are more likely to hurt than help your case.
If you live in an area with few wayspots and want help finding things nearby that are valid to nominate, feel free to post a location near you (don’t post your home address for your own privacy) and some of us can make suggestions of places that are eligible in the area.
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The only drinking fountains I have seen approved have something else that makes them eligible, such as artwork. Regular drinking fountains aren’t eligible as they are not distinct and very generic; they can be found almost everywhere.
Yes, most of the fountains that have been approved are decorative water fountains, many which are not for drinking water from. Decorative fountains meet the explore criteria, as they bring some art to the space where they are located and beautify the community.
Kansas City, MO USA is known as the City of Fountains not for their drinking fountains, but for their many decorative fountains throughout the city.