From 6776de01e228681d671186e8bc7d412c22aaabd0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tobias Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 06:51:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Add indicators for consensus to deprecation section Based on https://github.com/openstreetmap/id-tagging-schema/issues/401#issuecomment-1133035676 --- GUIDELINES.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/GUIDELINES.md b/GUIDELINES.md index 0a5d67f8d..cfe24c5aa 100644 --- a/GUIDELINES.md +++ b/GUIDELINES.md @@ -34,9 +34,14 @@ No preset or field is isolated; they are always presented alongside others in va ### Tag Updates and Additions -- ➕ **Suggested Additions**: Presets can suggest additional tags. The wiki and community consensus must clearly support these suggestions. +- ➕ **Suggested Additions**: Presets can suggest additional tags. These suggestions must be clearly supported by the wiki and community consensus. - 🔄 **Updates**: Deprecation rules can suggest updating tags. Good documentation and consensus are needed 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 (about a year). +- There is a significant drop in usage compared to current 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). + ## 2. Design the Preset The user interface must be clear, concise, and easy to use, leaving no room for misunderstandings.