[theme-reviewers] Things to Consider for Theme Upload Checker

[Philip M. Hofer (Frumph)]

I had the same issue with ComicPress, whether to be backwards compatible or not.   Flat out, I decided not to support backwards compatibility, and here's why.

If they are currently using the old version with old wordpress they are more apt not to upgrade their theme to begin with.

If they want to upgrade their theme then it's pretty much just another quick thought "oh yeah, I need to upgrade WordPress" as well, and there really isn't any second thoughts about it.

I have never heard of anyone that avidly refused to upgrade WordPress when they upgrade their theme, or decide to use the theme.

- Phil




  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sayontan Sinha 
  To: theme-reviewers at lists.wordpress.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [theme-reviewers] Things to Consider for Theme Upload Checker


    Besides, doesn't add_theme_support() pre-date automatic_feed_links()?


  I think it doesn't. Specifically add_theme_support('automatic-feed-links') was introduced with 3.0, while add_theme_support itself was included in 2.9 and automatic_feed_links definitely existed in 2.9. 

  I do agree that I should push users to upgrade, however given that I am a hobbyist rather than a pro, it is easier for me to have backwards-compatibility in place than to help users out with a full-fledged migration. Let me see how I can handle it, though.

  Sayontan.


  On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Chip Bennett <chip at chipbennett.net> wrote:

    Besides, doesn't add_theme_support() pre-date automatic_feed_links()?


    Chip



    On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 9:27 PM, Philip M. Hofer (Frumph) <philip at frumph.net> wrote:

      I've said this and many other people have hinted this.

      You should be promoting the upgrade of peoples WordPress versions whenever possible.

      There's really no reason not for upgrading.   You could even make a few extra bucks offering an upgrade service, if you don't I am available ;)

      - Phil

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Sayontan Sinha 
        To: theme-reviewers at lists.wordpress.org 
        Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:11 PM
        Subject: [theme-reviewers] Things to Consider for Theme Upload Checker


        Hi,
        I would like to put forth a few considerations for the theme upload checker before it is used as a gating criterion for theme submissions:

          1.. Use of obsolete functions - one that comes immediately to mind is "automatic_feed_links". As per the theme guidelines I have used add_theme_support('automatic-feed-links'), however I have a considerable user-base that is on older versions of WP and for that I have the older automatic_feed_links as a backup. The upload checker reports the theme as a "fail" based on this , while manual checks would reveal that the design is as per guidelines. Would it be possible to handle this kind of a check? I am guessing there would be 

          2.. I also noticed that the checker reports that I don't have a License and License URI (I have both in style.css). It should be noted, though, that I have multiple style.css files - maybe the checker is reporting on one of those. This is listed as "Recommended" rather than an error, so it is not a big deal. 
        Regards,
        Sayontan.

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