# "Malicious image submission" because I asked in a subreddit which photo should I pick for better wayspot submission **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [August 7, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611 "2025-08-07T06:39:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MVPChico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@MVPChico](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/MVPChico)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/1 "2025-08-07T06:39:05Z")
When submitting a Wayspot Appeal, make sure to include as much of the following information as possible: - Wayspot Title: Malolos Skate-BMX Park Fingerboard Table - Location _(lat/lon)_: - City: Malolos City - Country: Philippines - Screenshot of the Rejection Email _(do not include your personal information)_: - Additional Information _(if any)_: So I got flagged for this submission. Context I asked to reddit which image should I pick for a better submission. Voila I got flagged for “Malicious image submission”. I already deleted the original post because I sent a new submission to try again. But little did I know I’m going to received a warning for the “violation”. I have new recent post in r/NianticWayfarer about it, which people saw my old post about it. I just wish the warning be lifted to my account. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![elijustrying](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/elijustrying/32/25162_2.png) [@elijustrying](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/elijustrying)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/2 "2025-08-07T06:47:55Z")
Hello and welcome @MVPChico It’s not always obvious where the best place is to make your post. The appeals area is for specific types of appeals. I will move this to general discussion which is where queries like yours are made. The wayfarer team do read and often respond to queries such as yours. Do you have a link to the Reddit post? Did you publish the photo anywhere else? Did you post your photo anywhere ---
**Author:** ![MVPChico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@MVPChico](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/MVPChico)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/3 "2025-08-07T06:54:20Z")
The thing is I asked in the reddit week/s ago. On which image I should pick for a better submission. I have deleted it so I can send new one, so it won’t be flag as abuse again. But I have recent threads or post that can corroborate in my sentiment. I still have the original pictures I took in my gallery, that can amount to something If you guys want to see it. I didn’t know I’m going to have a warning, so I just deleted the first post I made with the pics of potential POI. The deleted reddit post thread ![1000001323](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/1/6/16796a5116b4e7301c8eed15b5d064d617515f09.jpeg) I can’t view the post if I put the link for some reason, but can search through Google lens and the deleted post will show. Recent post reddit 1 > **[Reddit - The heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/NianticWayfarer/comments/1mjiopn/i_dont_get_it/?share_id=s2OedGUdjuEc7kLsCZYhz&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1)** Recent post reddit 2 > **[Reddit - The heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/NianticWayfarer/comments/1mjsj3q/really_now/?share_id=ppzssUlh5w4zwemKj6a46&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1)** ---
**Author:** ![TjoeMi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/tjoemi/32/53015_2.png) [@TjoeMi](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/TjoeMi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/4 "2025-08-07T06:59:25Z")
Unfortunately you cant use photo you submit else where because AI might think you “steal” that photo. You can appeal and explain everything. Hopefully you will learn from this ---
**Author:** ![elijustrying](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/elijustrying/32/25162_2.png) [@elijustrying](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/elijustrying)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/5 "2025-08-07T07:00:18Z")
Those links are helpful. Best to wait and see how staff respond. ---
**Author:** ![ScopelyExpAaron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/scopelyexpaaron/32/56681_2.png) [@ScopelyExpAaron](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/ScopelyExpAaron)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/6 "2025-08-07T09:27:04Z")
Usage of image available on third party sites is against the policies. There is no way for us to verify who posted the said image. Moreover, there are legalities involved with usage of third party images. I’m going to revoke the warning as a goodwill gesture. That said, please do not use images available on any third party website. Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![MVPChico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@MVPChico](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/MVPChico)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/7 "2025-08-07T10:30:30Z")
Thank you. I took another photo for my resubmission of potential POI. I started nominating roughly 2months now. I think my case would be a basis of other reviewers, or people who will send submissions in the future. ---
**Author:** ![Gendgi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/gendgi/32/333_2.png) [@Gendgi](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/Gendgi)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/malicious-image-submission-because-i-asked-in-a-subreddit-which-photo-should-i-pick-for-better-wayspot-submission/105611/8 "2025-08-07T10:55:19Z")
> [@ScopelyExpAaron](#): > > Moreover, there are legalities involved with usage of third party images. If legality is a concern, why don’t third party photos get removed once accepted?