[OSM-talk] proposed mechanical edit - moving FIXME=* to fixme=*

[Dave F]

Hi

On 03/07/2018 13:27, Tom Pfeifer wrote:
> On 03.07.2018 14:21, Dave F wrote:
>>> it should be updated when the object is touched individually anyway, 
>>> thus not spoiling the history
>>
>> There's no difference doing it that way or with a bulk edit  - it 
>> will still be recorded in the history..
>
>  and makes an analysis for old objects significantly difficult.

All the history is still there*

* Actually I'm unsure if that's strictly true. Potlatch often looses 
history when temporarily splitting ways & then rejoining them. Unsure if 
the other editors do similarly.

>
> There is no fear, there are long-standing rules that have reasons.

Mateusz is following those rules. Whenever a bulk edit is suggested some 
contributors go on a bit a wobble, with remarks akin to thinking the sky 
will fall on their heads.