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Add guide on how to rename prefixes #1479

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@cthoyt

Motivated by #1478

  1. When is renaming a prefix allowed / a good idea?
  2. What are the typical repercussions?
  3. What to do?
    1. Change the key
    2. Add the old prefix as a synonym
    3. Run bioregistry lint

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