[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #6221: Use `401 Gone` response on permanently closed plugin pages.

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#6221: Use `401 Gone` response on permanently closed plugin pages.
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 Reporter:  peterwilsoncc     |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)      |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |  Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory  |   Keywords:
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 Plugin pages for permanently closed plugins currently emit a HTTP `200 OK`
 response. For these pages a `401 Gone` response makes more sense.

 I suggest this for both developer initiated (such as
 [https://wordpress.org/plugins/rapid-adn-widget/ this plugin for app.net])
 and plugin team initiated closures.

 For temporary closures, I think it's best if the response code remain `200
 OK`.

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