Hello there folks.
If you are planning to start Ingress for just submitting portals for Pokestops and Gyms please be aware that Ingress community takes it seriously and please dont lie to Ingress players that you stopped playing PoGo and switched to Ingress if you are really not switched from PoGo.
Ok so straight to the point.
If and when you start to submit portals in Ingress please follow these candidate criteria.And also please watch this video before you start submitting portals.
Candidate: Antique/Rustic Farm Equipment
Policy: Do not Submit
If on private residential property or a farm. Submit if on display in a public park or museum and is visually unique or historic.
Candidate: Apartment/Development Sign
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless they are historic or have some significance.
Candidate: Cairn (Stacked Stone Monument)
Policy: Submit
If significant in size and unique and meets other criteria in terms of being publicly accessible and safe to access. Falls under the criteria of adventurous tourist attractions.
Candidate: Cemetery
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the cemetery is historical or has special significance in the community.
Candidate: City/Street Sign
Policy: Do not Submit
Regular street signs/city signs that have no historical significance.
Candidate: Exercise Equipment
Policy: Submit
If the candidate is in a park or community gathering place; falls under the criteria of public spaces that encourage walk and exercise. If there are multiple pieces of exercise equipment, one submission for the whole group and not for each individual piece of equipment.
Candidate: Fire Department
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the candidate is a memorial/museum that does not obstruct the path of the emergency vehicles.
Candidate: Fire Lookout Tower
Policy: Submit
If open to the public. Falls under the criteria of adventurous tourist attractions. Do not Submit if lookout towers being used as private residences.
Candidate: Fountain
Policy: Submit
If it has pedestrian access, i.e. agents/players can walk up to it. Do not Submit if it spouts in the middle of the lake with no access.
Candidate: Gazebo
Policy: Submit
If the candidate is in a park or community gathering place; falls under the criteria of public spaces that encourage walk and exercise.
Candidate: Golf Course
Policy: Do not Submit
Hole markers and other locations are rejected ON THE COURSE. Submit if in areas where agents/players can sit and socialize (like cafes or club areas).
Candidate: Gravestone
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the gravestone belongs to a famous/historic person or notable member of the local community and is more than 50 years old and community norms for use of the cemetery are open to historic visits and other uses.
Candidate: Highway Rest Area
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the rest stop has any significance like being a popular tourist spot or a historic location.
Candidate: Historic home
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the home is not a private residence and is open to the public.
Candidate: Hospital
Policy: Do not Submit
Do not Submit if the candidate is on or inside the hospital building or is in any location where it could obstruct emergency services and access to the building.
Candidate: Hotel/Inn
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the hotel/inn is historical, has an interesting story or is a unique local business.
Candidate: Mass Produced Corporate Art
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless the candidate has some significance such as being the first or having an interesting story behind it.
Candidate: Memorial Bench
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless for a notable member of the community or in a low density area.
Candidate: Memorial/Dedication Plaque
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless for a notable member of the community.
Candidate: Mountain Top Marker
Policy: Submit
Permanently attached logbooks, structures, or signs are accepted.
Candidate: Playground
Policy: Submit
If the candidate is in a park or community gathering place; falls under the criteria of public spaces that encourage walk and exercise.
Candidate: Post Office
Policy: Submit
Connects and unites people around the world.
Candidate: Ruin
Policy: Submit
Falls under the criteria of tourist spots that showcase local flavor and culture and that make your city/neighborhood unique provided that the site is open and accessible to the public or can be accessed from an open sidewalk or viewing area.
Candidate: RV/Mobile Park
Policy: Do not Submit
Unless it is historical, a community gathering spot, has an interesting story or is a unique local business.
Candidate: Survey Marker
Policy: Submit
If on a trail or helps you explore the location. Falls under the criteria of off-the-beaten-path tourist attractions.
Candidate: Trail Marker
Policy: Submit
Falls under the criteria of adventurous tourist attractions and encourages walk and exercise.
Candidate: Water Tower
Policy: Submit
If accessible without entering a restricted area, is uniquely decorated, or are otherwise a notable monument.