I have submitted a total of 4 different requests for pokestops over the past 2 years. Every single one was denied. Every.single.one. Oddly enough, in towns in other states, I see existing pokestops marking the exact same business/building that I’d tried submitting—for example, I submitted a reque…

Welcome to the forums. 1: Do not use what is already in game as what will be accepted now. 2: If you want more advice, please screen grab your full nomination. 3: Coffee shops are regularly accepted but the way that you nominate can effect. It is usually harder to get chain ones through than inde…

[image] Starstrike0811: Am I specifically being blacklisted? Unless you have identified yourself in the nomination, which is a rejection reason itself under “Submitter identifiable,” then there is no way for any community reviewer to know who has submitted a nomination. If you were under any …

Business like cafe might be eligible but you will need to convince reviewer that it fit wayfarer category. Some chain business are harder to accept

Some people often claim their nomination fit wayfarer criteria when it isnt or they missplaced it for game purpose. If you truly believe your nomination fit wayfarer criteria, appeal it. Some of my nomination also got rejected, but i appealed those which i am sure and get it approved. [Screensho…

Businesses are very hard to get accepted. “Generic business” is a rejection reason. Have you read the Wayfarer Criteria pages? Wayspot Criteria — Wayfarer Help Center Are you looking for help with Wayspot Criteria for Wayfarer? If there is something that yo…

Hi @Starstrike0811 Welcome to the forum :hugs: I understand your frustration very well :people_hugging: You’re playing Pokémon Go and while you’re out there you can see all these existing pokestops and gyms. Before I’ve reached my level to participate I thought that my first submission will be t…

Thank you so much, everyone—these are all very, very helpful responses. Thank you for your kindness and objectivity and for not just flaming me for feeling a bit disgruntled. You have inspired me—I will do some more reading and studying and give it another shot. If I continue to strike out, I wil…

It would be nice to read from you from time to time :hugs: Happy exploring

Hi @Starstrike0811 I see you mentioned several other stops for the same type of coffee shop. This suggests that it is a chain and these often get rejected. If you happen to have any other local or family owned coffee shops in your area, try submitting those instead. Try to find something unique ab…

[image] Starstrike0811: Thank you so much, everyone—these are all very, very helpful responses. Thank you for your kindness and objectivity and for not just flaming me for feeling a bit disgruntled. Personally, this is what I believe is the best part about the forums. You came here “rightly”…

Repeat pokestop request denials….is it just me?!

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Repeat pokestop request denials….is it just me?!

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