User talk:Metaphorz

Incorrect use of subclass of (P279)

Hello –

This edit to "themed walk" (Q1702970) was in error. The properties instance of (P31) and subclass of (P279) define key ontological relationships. Because subclass of (P279) is transitive, such errors lead to numerous false inferences, such as themed walk (Q1702970)subclass of (P279)process (Q3249551). Before you use these properties, please look at the object item to be sure it's the one you intend. You can also review the usage instructions on these two properties, and Help:Basic membership properties. (In particular, note that "A" is only a subclass of "B" if all instances of "A" are also instances of "B".) There is often another property better suited to expressing the relationship you had in mind; you can search for one here. In this case, has use (P366) works better. Thanks! Swpb (talk) 20:16, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

Trying to better understand your point. Themed walk is a form, or type, of informal learning. So themed walk is a subclass of process (the process of educating or learning). This inference would seem to be valid. Metaphorz (talk) 21:01, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

The other superclasses of themed walk are educational trail and hiking trail. Trails are a physical thing, not a process. The item needs to be one kind of thing or the other, not both. Swpb (talk) 22:54, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

You made a change and I agree with your thought process and the revision. Thanks for engaging me in the talk tab. Metaphorz (talk) 12:03, 12 July 2023 (UTC)