[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17326: Allow new user registrations to be moderated

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#17326: Allow new user registrations to be moderated
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 Reporter:  Viper007Bond  |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement   |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Users         |    Version:  3.1
 Severity:  normal        |   Keywords:  needs-patch
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 '''Summary'''

 When registration is open, have the option to require manual approval of
 user accounts before they are granted default role status.

 '''Details / Suggested Implementation'''

 Create a new user role ("Moderated"?) which for all intents and purposes
 is the same as "Subscriber" (`read` capabilities).

 If opted into, user moderation would assign new users this new role.
 Administrators would be able to see these users listed under the Users
 list and click an approve link which would change their role to the
 default user role (as per the General Settings).

 This would also make it easier for plugins to implement private blogs
 while having open user registration.

 See also: #12030

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