[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #4360: Allow commenting without giving an email address, but still requiring a name

[WordPress Trac]

#4360: Allow commenting without giving an email address, but still requiring a
name
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 Reporter:  jameslab6       |        Owner:          
     Type:  enhancement     |       Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal          |    Milestone:          
Component:  Administration  |      Version:  2.9     
 Severity:  minor           |   Resolution:          
 Keywords:  close           |  
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Changes (by scribu):

  * keywords:  has-patch needs-testing => close


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:14 WK1]:
 > This bug (or "feature enhancement", if you prefer) definitely should be
 fixed. It is unfortunate that it has stood for 2 years without being
 fixed. Most of that time with a patch in hand.
 >
 > "If you really want this functionality you can implement it in a
 plugin..."
 >
 > Requiring a plugin to alter basic settings is silly. Placing two options
 in one checkbox is also silly.

 Ok, now it's 2 developers. WordPress has a policy of "don't add options
 that aren't absolutely necessary". That's what plugins are for.

 Most users won't need that much control over what is and what isn't
 required.

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