[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #11541: Remove all IM fields from core.

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#11541: Remove all IM fields from core.
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 Reporter:  ShaneF       |       Owner:  ShaneF                
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  accepted              
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  3.0                   
Component:  Users        |     Version:  2.9                   
 Severity:  normal       |    Keywords:  has-patch dev-feedback
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Comment(by nacin):

 Replying to [comment:6 ShaneF]:
 > Agree. Patch has nothing. Plugins/Themes will have to provide those in
 the '''user_contactmethods''' filter for them to be added.

 If we are to do this, it needs to be backwards compatible. People
 currently using the core fields will suddenly find their data
 inaccessible.

 The easiest way to be backwards compatible, and to raise awareness of the
 user_contactmethods filter, is to leave them in. Of course, if this new
 filter isn't documented in the Codex, it should be.

 I know we hate core options, and I'd definitely like to see a
 (core/canonical?) plugin to step up and manage these. Perhaps I'll do
 it...

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