[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #5048: 301 old featured themes URL

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#5048: 301 old featured themes URL
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 Reporter:  jonoaldersonwp   |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect           |      Status:  new
 Priority:  highest omg bbq  |   Milestone:
Component:  Theme Directory  |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  seo              |
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Comment (by bradleyt):

 It seems there are a few possible solutions here:

  - 301 redirect
  - 302 redirect
  - Return the standard 404 page
  - Return a static page explaining why the new page has been removed and
 why, and linking to the appropriate replacement pages (suggested by
 @joostdevalk on Skype).

 It seems there is a risk that nothing is done whilst these options are
 considered (and written/ coded in the case of the last suggestion), which
 would not be a good outcome given the seriousness of this ticket.

 @jonoaldersonwp compared with doing nothing, would a 302 not be a
 reasonable short-term compromise compared with the current blank-page/ 404
 combo?

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