trending: roll back 17 gap tiles per DTD verdict B — went live before formal settlement gate was run; reship only vetted+deduped survivors after gating

0ed523eaa52ed3a621bbf1f6f00caa77df704ef1 · 2026-07-07 10:29:03 -0700 · Steve
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commit 0ed523eaa52ed3a621bbf1f6f00caa77df704ef1
Author: Steve <steve@designerwallcoverings.com>
Date:   Tue Jul 7 10:29:03 2026 -0700

    trending: roll back 17 gap tiles per DTD verdict B — went live before formal settlement gate was run; reship only vetted+deduped survivors after gating
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 data/bestsellers.json | 51 +++++++++++++++++----------------------------------
 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 34 deletions(-)

diff --git a/data/bestsellers.json b/data/bestsellers.json
index 753f9dc..b969133 100644
--- a/data/bestsellers.json
+++ b/data/bestsellers.json
@@ -73,8 +73,7 @@
    "signalRank": 96,
    "url": "https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/musewallstudio",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Blush — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Luxury P&S bestseller (rank 96).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-004.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-005",
@@ -309,8 +308,7 @@
    "signalRank": 83,
    "url": "https://www.etsy.com/shop/LivettesWallpaper",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Limewash collection bestseller (rank 83).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-017.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-018",
@@ -416,8 +414,7 @@
    "signalRank": 77,
    "url": "https://www.etsy.com/shop/LivettesWallpaper",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Powder Blue — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Faux-stone seller (rank 77).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-023.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-024",
@@ -852,8 +849,7 @@
    "signalRank": 52,
    "url": "https://www.etsy.com/featured/etsy-wallpaper",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Cream — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Durable smooth-apply favorite (rank 52).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-048.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-049",
@@ -1262,8 +1258,7 @@
    "signalRank": 79,
    "url": "https://www.spoonflower.com/en/inspiration/collections",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Cream — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Warm Minimalism trend (rank 79).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-071.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-072",
@@ -1335,8 +1330,7 @@
    "signalRank": 75,
    "url": "https://www.spoonflower.com/en/inspiration/collections",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Trending style (rank 75).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-075.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-076",
@@ -3019,8 +3013,7 @@
    "signalRank": 81,
    "url": "https://www.wallpaperdirect.com/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Minimalist texture seller (rank 81).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-168.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-169",
@@ -3253,8 +3246,7 @@
    "signalRank": 68,
    "url": "https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g70161758/wallpaper-trends-2026/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Texture #1 tactility trend (rank 68).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-181.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-182",
@@ -3271,8 +3263,7 @@
    "signalRank": 67,
    "url": "https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g70161758/wallpaper-trends-2026/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Mushroom — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Tweed reads like fabric 2026 (rank 67).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-182.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-183",
@@ -3289,8 +3280,7 @@
    "signalRank": 66,
    "url": "https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/interiors/wallpaper-trends-2026/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Cloud White — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Fabric-on-the-wall key trend (rank 66).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-183.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-184",
@@ -3436,8 +3426,7 @@
    "signalRank": 58,
    "url": "https://blog.wallpaperdirect.com/wallpaper-trends-forecast-2025-2/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Key emerging trend (rank 58).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-191.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-192",
@@ -3617,8 +3606,7 @@
    "signalRank": 96,
    "url": "https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/walls/wallpapering/best-removable-wallpapers/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Cloud White — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: BHG Best Budget ($8) (rank 96).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-201.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-202",
@@ -3815,8 +3803,7 @@
    "signalRank": 85,
    "url": "https://www.decoratorsbest.com/products/york-hadrian-stone-wall-peel-stick-wallpaper",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: DecoratorsBest seller (rank 85).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-212.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-213",
@@ -3867,8 +3854,7 @@
    "signalRank": 82,
    "url": "https://tempaper.com/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Sage — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Top trending product (rank 82).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-215.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-216",
@@ -3921,8 +3907,7 @@
    "signalRank": 79,
    "url": "https://tempaper.com/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Top trending product (rank 79).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-218.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-219",
@@ -4274,8 +4259,7 @@
    "signalRank": 59,
    "url": "https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/walls/wallpapering/best-removable-wallpapers/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Charcoal — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Budget contact bestseller (rank 59).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-238.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-239",
@@ -4311,8 +4295,7 @@
    "signalRank": 57,
    "url": "https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/walls/wallpapering/best-removable-wallpapers/",
    "genBrief": "Original Texture-Effect in Greige — generated in our own hand from live trend research, settlement-gated. Trend signal: Amazon bestseller (rank 57).",
-   "image": "/assets/gap/TR-240.png",
-   "imageProvenance": "ai-original-texture (gapgen, seam-gate PASS, settlement-safe tonal texture — no foliage/motif)"
+   "needsGeneration": true
   },
   {
    "id": "TR-241",