[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #43478: Add ability to disable the password protected posts feature

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#43478: Add ability to disable the password protected posts feature
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 Reporter:  tomdxw        |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Security      |     Version:  4.9.4
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Comment (by knutsp):

 +1
 I never use this feature, and I don't want clients to try using it.
 Common/shared, post based "passwords" are not a thing to use. Would be
 fine to be able to disable it cleanly by a hook.

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