diff --git a/GUIDELINES.md b/GUIDELINES.md index 9d5484b3a..a365b974f 100644 --- a/GUIDELINES.md +++ b/GUIDELINES.md @@ -42,12 +42,22 @@ In both cases, _indicators for consensus_ are: - There is a significant drop in usage compared to previous numbers, with a negative trend ([visible in the graph](https://taghistory.raifer.tech/)). - Usage of the deprecated tag remains stagnant for a longer period (about a year). -**Note: Deprecations are not for cleanup** — The way deprecation rules work is, that the User see the message and can take action only when she is editing the given element. This makes them well suited for gradual and human reviewed updates of taggings like crossing. However, that makes them the wrong tool to cleanup miss-tagging from the database, especially low volumen changes. +### Tag Updates and Additions + +- ➕ **Suggested Additions**: Presets can propose additional tags. These proposals must be clearly supported by the wiki and community consensus. +- 🔄 **Updates**: Deprecation rules may recommend updating tags. Adequate documentation and consensus are necessary for these deprecations. + +In both cases, _indicators for consensus_ are: +- The deprecation is documented in the wiki and is either official (resulting from a proposal process) or long-standing (approximately a year). +- A significant drop in usage compared to previous figures, with a negative trend ([visible in the graph](https://taghistory.raifer.tech/)). +- Usage of the deprecated tag remains stagnant for an extended period (about a year). + +**Note: Deprecations are not for cleanup** — Deprecation rules work such that the user sees the message and can act only when editing the given element. This makes them well-suited for gradual, human-reviewed updates of taggings like crossings. However, they are not suitable for cleaning up incorrect tagging from the database, especially for low-volume changes. There are, however, alternatives to consider: -- Your cleanup task might be ediable for an automated (bot) edit. [Please learn more on the wiki…](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Automated_Edits_code_of_conduct) -- If you task is small enough, a few [editing sessions in JOSM](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM) will often to the trick. -- A good way to work down a list of tasks is to create [a MapRoulette Challenge](https://maproulette.org/). For small changes, a [Cooperative Challenge](https://learn.maproulette.org/en-us/documentation/creating-cooperative-challenges/) will likely be a good fit which will allow mappers to change the tagging right from MapRoulette. +- Your cleanup task might be eligible for an automated (bot) edit. [Please learn more on the wiki…](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Automated_Edits_code_of_conduct) +- If your task is small enough, a few [editing sessions in JOSM](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM) will often do the trick. +- A good way to work down a list of tasks is to create [a MapRoulette Challenge](https://maproulette.org/). For small changes, a [Cooperative Challenge](https://learn.maproulette.org/en-us/documentation/creating-cooperative-challenges/) will likely be a good fit, allowing mappers to change the tagging directly from MapRoulette. ## 2. Design the Preset