Appeal – Incorrect Location Edit Caused a Gym to Become a PokéStop

Wayspot Appeals
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When submitting a Wayspot Appeal, make sure to include as much of the following information as possible:

  • Wayspot Title: SURAU LOTUS JITRA
  • Location (lat/lon): 6.261148, 100.416550
  • City: jitra
  • Country: kedah
  • Screenshot of the Rejection Email (do not include your personal information):
  • Additional Information (if any):
    Dear Niantic Wayfarer Support Team,

I would like to request a review of a Wayspot that was previously a Gym in Pokémon GO, but has recently changed into a PokéStop.

I believe this change may have occurred after another player submitted a private location edit to the Wayspot. As a result of the location change, the Wayspot is no longer functioning as the Gym it previously was.

I believe the previous location was correct and the Wayspot was safely accessible at its original location. There was no legitimate reason for the Wayspot to be relocated.

I respectfully request that Niantic review the location edit history and the previous location of this Wayspot to determine whether the edit was legitimate and accurate.

If the location edit was incorrect or did not represent the actual physical location of the Wayspot, I kindly request that the Wayspot be restored to its correct original location.

I would also appreciate it if Niantic could review whether the previous Gym status can be restored after the location is corrected.

I have attached screenshots showing the current situation and can provide additional evidence of the original location if required.

Thank you

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Hello, welcome to the forum!
If the coordinates you provided were the original location, the Wayspot’s current location has been moved to the south. This movement likely crossed the boundary of the grid zone that controls the number of Gyms in the game, which is why it turned into a PokéStop.
If the original location is indeed correct, you will need to provide proof to support your appeal so Wayfarer Team can verify it. I recommend looking for a floor map of the shopping mall—either on their official website or by taking photos of the directory maps located near stairs or escalators inside the building—and submitting it as additional evidence.