[theme-reviewers] Shortcodes

[Emil Uzelac]

Agreed with the Chip on a plugin territory, however if the shortcodes are
properly implemented it should not be holding down the approval. I would
not fail a Theme for shortcode usage, if everything else including this
checks out.

Emil

On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Chip Bennett <chip at chipbennett.net> wrote:

> As with (almost) every guideline: exceptions are allowed, on a
> case-by-case basis.  So, it's certainly up for discussion. :)
>
> Chip
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Mario Peshev <mario at peshev.net> wrote:
>
>> Does it apply for very serious and powerful themes (like lite version of
>> premium themes that ask for submission in WPORG repo)?
>>
>> I have a similar case right now, very powerful portfolio theme with a
>> custom post type that asks for permission. Does it stand a chance?
>>
>> Mario Peshev
>> Training and Consulting Services @ DevriX
>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/mpeshev
>> http://devrix.com
>> http://peshev.net/blog
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 12:29 AM, George Mamadashvili <
>> georgemamadashvili at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm 100% agree with that, but can we not-approves theme by this
>>> resolution? and suggest author to remove them for the next release?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 2:14 AM, Chip Bennett <chip at chipbennett.net>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Such shortcodes are Plugin territory. They create content, and
>>>> represent a means of Theme lock-in.
>>>>
>>>> Chip
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM, George Mamadashvili <
>>>> georgemamadashvili at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Do we have any rules about using shortcodes in theme? This theme
>>>>> registers 19, they've shortcode for every simple thing like - get current
>>>>> year.
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