This week, Chris and Jamal dig into rejection reasons in Wayfarer and why choosing the right one matters.
From private property and low-quality photos to schools, businesses, and abuse reports, they break down some of the most commonly misused rejection reasons and how getting them wrong can leave nominators confused about what actually needs fixing.
Then, the guys tackle a Wayfarer Forum debate about successful appeals. If the community rejects your nomination and Scopely overturns that decision, should you get your appeal back?
Chris and Jamal look at why simply returning appeals could create another backlog, then kick around some alternatives, including shorter cooldowns for successful appeals and a little extra “skin in the game” when an appeal fails.
Plus, an important heads-up about photo metadata unexpectedly moving your nomination pin, community feedback, some upcoming Discord fun, Wayspots of the Week featuring Goblin Brain and Shadowfax Rides West, and a Coal of the Week that may have achieved the impossible: less than minimum effort.
And somewhere along the way, Jamal reveals a mild obsession with learning about the furry community. Because apparently that’s part of a Wayfarer podcast now.
Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell
Writer: Chris Bell
Producer: Jamal Harvey
Executive Producer: Kate Konz
Show Historian: Matty G
Recorded: 24 September 2026
Published: 27 September 2026
Season 5, Episode 35
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Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen
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