[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #6221: Use `410 Gone` response on permanently closed plugin pages.

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#6221: Use `410 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  |  Resolution:
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Comment (by jonoaldersonwp):

 It's an important distinction that whilst the ''plugin'' has been removed,
 the ''page'' has not. Whilst it still contains links to related resources
 (e.g., support forums), we should maintain the 200 status (in addition to
 the `noindex` directive).

 A 410 here is a dangerous option; it'll permanently 'kill' those URLs, and
 prevent them from ever being indexed by search engines in the future.

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