I'm not really sure what exactly are you referring to and what roads you speak of. 

I've changed back road types on one of your changeset since you've changed them incorrectly. If you are referring to this, then highway=track is for LAND access roads, while roads leading to houses be at least highway=service. Refer to the wiki for more information. 

If you are referring to something else, I have no idea what are you talking about.

BTW, history in OSM is not erased, you can check it out if you want to find out who this someone is and ask a question.