<div dir="ltr"><div><div>@Chip - I just don't see any clear way of differentiating visual/functional completely in terms of allowed/not-allowed making sense and being consistent.<br><br></div>For example, sliders are allowed to be programed into free repo themes. - Very visual.<br>
<br></div><div>Another example, SEO features can be programmed into free repo themes. - NOT very visual.<br><br></div><div>I tend to agree that it's not a good idea to go too far visually OR functionally with a theme or you'll have cookie-cutter and compatibility issues.<br>
<br></div><div>One thing that really confuses me, is if we can ADD pure functionality features to themes like:<br><br>add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' );<br><br></div><div>Why can't we REMOVE or otherwise MANIPULATE those same functions. As far as I see it, a theme for all intents and purposes essentially IS a plugin for WordPress with lots of functions and some with option panels and so forth. The stylesheet is frankly one small aspect in terms of what comprises a theme.<br>
<br></div><div>Also, I don't suspect this rule will ever change, in fact I think many are wanting to move in an even more strict direction. I'm just trying to see if I can make sense of it, respectively.<br></div>
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