# Rejections Dont Make Sense **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [July 28, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669 "2025-07-28T20:02:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/1 "2025-07-28T20:02:10Z")
This system is flawed, submissions that are similar to submissions in other areas that were approved for some reason are dissaproved in my area. For example I submitted Bike storage racks around my park, these same type of bike racks are approved in other cities and locations but dissaproved in mine. I cant appeal them because im constantly appealing and getting decisons over turned that I dont have appeals left. Make it make sense please. ---
**Author:** ![LetsRollGirl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/letsrollgirl/32/40620_2.png) [@LetsRollGirl](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/LetsRollGirl)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/2 "2025-07-28T20:05:41Z")
Hello and welcome to the forum @itsmefreddy Unfortunately you cannot always go by what has been accepted other places. In this instance I am having trouble understanding how a bike storage rack meets the eligibility requirements of being a Great place to socialize, exercise, or explore. Your local park should have plenty of other things that do meet these eligibility requirements like sports courts/fields, pools, etc… Have these been nominated yet? ---
**Author:** ![SlimboyFat71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@SlimboyFat71](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/SlimboyFat71)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/3 "2025-07-28T20:08:11Z")
What is already in the game should never be used as confirmation as them being eligible. - Criteria changes. - Some ineligible nominations got in when they shouldn’t. Your example of bike racks do not fit one of the main criteria of… - Socialize - Exercise - Explore The racks are places you leave the bikes so the exercise criteria has ended. A common phrase in the UK is “behind the bike sheds” which could be classed as exercise but is a different thing altogether. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/4 "2025-07-28T20:08:15Z")
First off… Welcome to the community! Secondly, if you are new here and haven’t done a lot of scrolling through other topics. You may not have seen the common disclaimer. “Just because it’s on the map, doesn’t mean it meets modern day criteria.” Some POI’s were grandfathered in from previous criteria when it changed and remained on the map. The best thing to do and my advise would be, is to look at the current criteria. Then if you think you have a question ask here and like 15-25 people will attempt to help you. You get 2 appeals every 15 days. ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/5 "2025-07-28T20:09:03Z")
Please keep this in mind when nominating Wayspots: A nomination should meet **at least one** of these to be eligible: 1. **A great place for exploration** - Culturally significant: historic plaques, statues, public art - Unique local spots: community centers, libraries, museums - Visually interesting or educational 1. **A great place for exercise** - Encourages movement and physical activity - Parks, public trails, outdoor gyms, athletic fields 1. **A great place to be social** - Fosters social interaction or gatherings - Public gathering spaces, popular local spots, places with group seating or games ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/6 "2025-07-28T20:09:37Z")
Its literally promotes exercise, promotes exploration and promotes socializing. Many trainers come to events on their electric scooters and bikes. ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/7 "2025-07-28T20:10:57Z")
Can you post your nomination here? Meaning: 1. Main pic 2. Supporting pic 3. Description 4. Supplemental information ---
**Author:** ![SlimboyFat71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@SlimboyFat71](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/SlimboyFat71)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/8 "2025-07-28T20:12:37Z")
> [@itsmefreddy](#): > > Its literally promotes exercise, promotes exploration and promotes socializing. Many trainers come to events on their electric scooters and bikes. But the racks are for after you have exercised, after you have explored and you shouldn’t be hanging round the racks socialising… ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrandpaTP](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/GrandpaTP)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/9 "2025-07-28T20:14:18Z")
It’s a place to store exercise equipment. While a bike rack may make it easier to ride a bike to the park, the bike rack is not a place to exercise. Now I have seen some unique bike racks that I might consider a place to explore in that they are artistically designed. ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/10 "2025-07-28T20:15:26Z")
Under the criteria tab it specifically says encourages exercise, if a bike rack being there encourages people to ride their bike isnt that meeting the criteria of encouraging exercise? Same with being social it says brings us together to experience something local or culturally, we are coming together at a regional park, we are experiencing something as a group. ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/11 "2025-07-28T20:18:46Z")
We have had discussions on bike racks in the past. Refer to this thread: [A Unique Bike Rack consider as Generic Bike Rack? - Nomination Support - Niantic Wayfarer Community](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/a-unique-bike-rack-consider-as-generic-bike-rack/25400) ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/12 "2025-07-28T20:22:43Z")
Under the critera tab it states that it must encourage exercise. A bike rack being available to people who exercise via a bike would be encouraging exercise would it not? ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/13 "2025-07-28T20:23:43Z")
Can you share: 1. Main pic 2. Supporting pic 3. Description 4. Supplemental information ---
**Author:** ![GrandpaTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrandpaTP](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/GrandpaTP)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/14 "2025-07-28T20:29:50Z")
I ride my bike to the park all the time. There are no bike racks in the park. If I feel that I have to lock my bike, I use a lamppost or a tree. I think that we would agree that they are not eligible. We need to be talking about a specific nomination. As @BlameJamal said, please post the nomination. ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/15 "2025-07-28T20:30:54Z")
That would make sense to be rejected because its not specifically meant for bikes, but one would feel more inclined to exercise around the park if they knew they had a secure storage space. ---
**Author:** ![SlimboyFat71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@SlimboyFat71](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/SlimboyFat71)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/16 "2025-07-28T20:31:13Z")
I could cycle to my mates and store the bike in his shed, don’t think that nomination is going to be accepted. Supermarkets tend to have bike racks, all supermarkets should be eligible? The nomination should be primarily for that reason, bike racks are primarily for before or after exercising not as part of it. ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/17 "2025-07-28T20:32:37Z")
I understand but the criteria specifically states it encourages exercise, bike racks giving someone a place to properly secure their bikes encourages exercise. ---
**Author:** ![PkmnTrainerJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/pkmntrainerj/32/21_2.png) [@PkmnTrainerJ](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/PkmnTrainerJ)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/18 "2025-07-28T20:35:25Z")
The criteria also says it has to be a _great_ place for exercise. A bike rack isn’t _great_, it’s just a place to put your bike. Nothing noteworthy or great about it. ---
**Author:** ![itsmefreddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/35a633/32.png) [@itsmefreddy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/itsmefreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/19 "2025-07-28T20:39:06Z")
So the verbiage is wrong then because when it explains it in detail it specifically says encourages, im not arguing with anybody here just trying to grasp the wordage. ---
**Author:** ![SlimboyFat71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@SlimboyFat71](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/SlimboyFat71)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669/20 "2025-07-28T20:49:09Z")
The problem with your argument is it would open every object as a nomination, 1 I have used before is a dog poo bin, encourage socialising as you chat to other dog owners? I often walk for exercise which the pavement (sidewalk) encourages this as it guides me on where to go. You name any object and it could be shoehorned in to 1 of the criteria. [Next page](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/rejections-dont-make-sense/103669.md?page=2)