[OSM-talk] Proposed automatic replacements of multiple surface=* and shop=* values (review welcomed!)

[Warin]

On 26/2/23 06:08, Mateusz Konieczny via talk wrote:
> I proposed some time ago to replace some surface values.
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> The initial script run was recently done, after waiting for a 
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> Edit is documented at
> https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mechanical_Edits/Mateusz_Konieczny_-_bot_account/fixing_malformed_surface_tags
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> I propose to expand this by replacing also surface and shop tags 
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> Shop edit would get own wiki documentation page, surface replacements 
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> be added to existing page and it would link to both discussions.
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> Please comment if any of proposed replacements are dubious in any way and
> do not qualify for a replacement with an automated edit.
> List previously was really short, this one is longer - let me know if 
> either format is preferred.
> Either way, I will not make any bot edits before 11 III in my time zone.
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> proposed migration of shop=* values:
> https://overpass-turbo.eu/s/1rLI for current listing of objects - 1117 
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> shop = opał → shop = fuel


Opal is also a gemstone, Australia being a leading source. It is also a 
fuel in Australia ... but that would not be sold in shops but petrol 
stations.

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> If you reached here: I have some question about shop values that I am NOT
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> shop=eggs -> shop=food food=eggs
> maybe such migration would be a good idea?
> having top value for every single shop type specializing in a given food
> seems hopeless - we would need shop=pumpkin, shop=apples, shop=basil,
> shop=pierogi...
> That is nighmarish for data consumers.
> If not shop=food - what would be a good shop value for myriad shops
> selling some specific food, that are clearly neither restaurant nor 
> fast foods?
> Not all foods are as commonly sold in dedicated shop to get shop=rice 
> or shop=cheese
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??? produce=eggs ??? And there could be ??? sells=eggs???

I prefer produce as it can be used on more than shops.

> shop=snacks -> shop=snack
> or maybe it would be better to change in opposite direction?
> it is not too late as it is a rarely used tag
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> shop=map -> shop=maps
> or maybe it would be better to change in opposite direction?
> it is not too late as it is a rarely used tag
There are few shops selling maps these days .. unfortunately.
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> shop=religious -> shop=religion
> or is it not a safe replacement
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> shop=fireworks -> shop=pyrotechnics pyrotechnics=fireworks
> maybe it would be clearly superior?


I'd leave is as fireworks - more easily translated? And more restrictive 
than pyrotechnics.