[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #1413: Support Forums: allow all plugin authors to mark threads as resolved and stick threads

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#1413: Support Forums: allow all plugin authors to mark threads as resolved and
stick threads
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Reporter:  jeherve      |      Owner:
    Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
Priority:  normal       |  Component:  Support Forums
Keywords:               |
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 There are currently 2 ways for a WordPress.org user to have a "special"
 status in plugin support forums:
 1. If you have '''commit access''' to a plugin:
 * you'll get a "Plugin Author" badge in your plugin's support forums,
 * you will be able to stick / unstick threads to your forum's page,
 * you will be able to mark a thread as resolved.
 2. If you're '''listed as a plugin author in the readme.txt''', without
 having commit access:
 * you'll get the same badge when posting in the plugin's support forums,
 * you won't have any other extra permissions.

 The ability to stick threads as well as mark them as resolved can be very
 handy for people handling support for a plugin.

 It would be nice if all plugin authors were able to mark threads as
 resolved and stick / unstick threads. That would allow plugins with a
 dedicated support team to give them all the tools they need, without
 giving them commit access.

 Related discussion:
 * https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/2015/11/23/your-plugin-committers-
 should-be-your-developers/

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