I did a ton of research on poke stop nominations and became a wayfarer as well to learn even more. I submitted my first nomination the other day and used my first upgrade to fast track it. It came back roughly 18 hours later as rejected. They did not give me any detail as to why it was rejected. C…

This is normal bench, you cannot create this one because this is does not meet criteria. Try another for find memorial bench or another criteria.

I expect that your email said “our team” decided? And a very fast decision would also indicate that this was an ML rejection. I don’t think the Machine Learning ai is programed to accept benches. I can’t promise that they will accept an appeal, but I would encourage you to try to appeal this to help…

Please review this clarification: [image] Seating Benches Criteria Clarification Collection 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. Mass produced …

This bench seems a nice example of this: [image] Seating Benches Benches (with or without plaques) can encourage exploration if they are an anchor at a significant point such as a scenic viewpoint. [image] [image] :+1: The images above are great examples of benches that provide an anchor fo…

That’s really interesting. Thank you. I’ve seen plenty of benches approved that were less distinctive than this, and there is a “bench” category, so that’s why I was confused. But thank you for the information. I guess I just waisted an upgrade. :laughing:

Thanks! Though not as epic, my bench seems to meet this criteria. :sweat_smile:

fyi the “categories” do not indicate eligibility. you will also see elementary school and fire station as categories. idk where this list came from, but it is NOT the eligible poi

I agree this meets “explore” critiera because of the viewpoint/overlook that the bench marks. The bench isnt the nomination per se, its the viewpoint, but the bench is the thing that highlights where to go for that view. I think you wrote the nomination quite well, in that it shows you’re nominati…

Why was my pokestop nominated rejected? Please help!

Nomination Support

cyndiepooh May 30, 2024, 3:00pm 4

Please review this clarification:

Topic		Replies	Views
Evaluate these Rejected Nominations Please! Nomination Support	12	180	May 20, 2026
Why is a similar pokestop allowed but mine keeps getting rejected Nomination Support	8	983	June 1, 2024
I have no clue why my pokestop nomination got rejected Nomination Support	5	329	July 29, 2024
Another generic memorial bench just went live General Discussion	26	748	January 24, 2025
Waystop Submission Declined General Discussion appeal-removed-poi	7	154	December 31, 2025

Why was my pokestop nominated rejected? Please help!

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