Pokémon Go players are once again raising concerns about how Niantic approves certain PokéStops after a player shared their discovery of a peculiar one that probably shouldn’t have been added to the game. The issue lies not with the location of the PokéStop (a playground), but with its bizarre description: “Recreational ground area for human maggot worm babies to learn to interact with other brood.” This has left players wondering how such a description could have been approved.
This is not an isolated incident, as many players have reported finding strange PokéStops, including one in Barcelona with inappropriate language and another in Japan featuring a statue of a woman giving birth. With the increasing number of these unusual discoveries, players are questioning the approval process overseen by the Niantic Wayfarer community mapping program, which consists of players who have reached level 37. These players are responsible for approving new locations.
While there are clear guidelines for rejecting submissions, such as safety concerns, text or description issues, and offensive content, it seems that many questionable PokéStops are still slipping through the cracks. Some players have expressed frustration, stating that their own submissions have been rejected while absurd PokéStops are accepted. There are concerns that Niantic may be banning players who submit subpar PokéStops with good intentions, especially if they have a history of rejections, while allowing inappropriate ones to remain.
Despite the concerns raised, some players found the peculiar PokéStop amusing, with one even calling it the best description they’ve come across. Others mentioned that it brought them a much-needed laugh. Opinions on the matter varied, with some seeing a lighter side to it.
Overall, Pokémon Go players are questioning Niantic’s approval process for PokéStops, as more and more unusual and questionable locations are being added to the game. The community hopes for a change in the system to ensure fair and appropriate additions while preventing the inclusion of inappropriate content.
Source: DOTESPORTS
