Help/FAQ/Deletion
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===How do I rename/delete/move a place?=== | ===How do I rename/delete/move a place?=== | ||
===What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?=== | ===What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?=== | ||
| − | ===I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a | + | ===I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a regular user (RU). What should I do?=== |
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===How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?=== | ===How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?=== | ||
===How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?=== | ===How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?=== | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 5 May 2012
Deletion
How do I rename/delete/move a place?
What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?
I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a regular user (RU). What should I do?
How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?
How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?
You can check your Stats tab in your profile window. Your created places which are deleted will be shown via the counter next to 'Deleted from them:'
Do deleted places still show up on my list of created places?
How many places can I delete per day/week?
In China many place tags are marked ?????(cn). Should I delete them?
If a business, shop, store etc, moves or is shut down, should I delete the defunct place object?
If the building still exists, and it hasn't been demolished, it should not be deleted. We recommend you update the place object's article by describing its present function. It is essential you update its title, description, address and category to reflect the change.
