[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16870: consider disabling HTTP transport after multiple failed requests (was: consider disabling the cURL HTTP transport for failed requests)

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#16870: consider disabling HTTP transport after multiple failed requests
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 Reporter:  dd32         |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  HTTP         |     Version:  2.9
 Severity:  normal       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  2nd-opinion  |
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Comment (by dd32):

 > Looks like a configuration issue on a host and not a defect with
 wordpress.

 Yes, That is the exact problem. The transports are designed that it uses
 what is available on the host, If WordPress does not take into account a
 transport failing, we end up in a situation where Updates Notices do not
 flow through amongst other things. It's in the best interests of WordPress
 users to protect ourselves against these issues.

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