Thank you for your private message and confirming that your deletions were intentional.

While I understand the intention to simplify the process, I would like to express some concerns regarding the approach of deleting and recreating mapped streets instead of adjusting them node by node. This method can potentially result in the loss of historical data and important contextual information associated with the existing elements. I believe it would be beneficial to explore alternative ways of aligning the streets with the current imagery without resorting to deletions, ensuring that the integrity and accuracy of the map are preserved. 

Before you go about deleting things you do not like, please seek a consensus on the relevant forum on https://community.openstreetmap.org/