[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #2858: I just posted a question in a support forum, only to see my EMAIL ADDRESS as the 'USERNAME' & there is no option to delete my post either. - MAJOR SECURITY FLAW

[Making WordPress.org]

#2858: I just posted a question in a support forum, only to see my EMAIL ADDRESS
as the 'USERNAME' & there is no option to delete my post either. - MAJOR
SECURITY FLAW
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 Reporter:  cooljen@…       |       Owner:
     Type:  defect          |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  high            |   Milestone:
Component:  Support Forums  |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:                  |
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Changes (by Clorith):

 * keywords:
     dev-feedback needs-codex needs-docs needs-testing ui-feedback ux-
     feedback
     =>
 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => invalid


Comment:

 Hi there,

 WordPress does not view email addresses as sensitive information in the
 manner you are relating it to (chances are you already hand this out on a
 daily basis to numerous people), but you can easily
 [https://wordpress.org/support/users/cooljenmsncom/edit/ change your own
 display name] just like you would in your own WordPress install.

 As for the prompt, this is only a login screen (as of WordPress 4.5
 logging in using an email address is supported), and does not relate to
 what name is displayed anywhere.

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