[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #15636: "New User Default Role" dropdown should order by privilege level

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#15636: "New User Default Role" dropdown should order by privilege level
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 Reporter:  novasource    |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  UI            |     Version:  3.0.2
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |
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Comment (by mario-siteground):

 We have some sample solution of the problem, but there is one
 controversial point. I apply the two patches.
 - one with generic sort - all roles are sorted by capability count (we
 could discuss this criteria as we need some balance between productivity
 and end functionality)
 - second, separating them by type (default, custom). then sorting by
 capabilities is applied - first to default roles (which results in the
 order that we already know) and then on the custom.

 The problem is that the function `wp_dropdown_roles` reorders them without
 the filter and places the default user role as first option element in the
 select, which is probably done for backwards compatibility, where
 `selected="selected"` could work in other way then expected. What would be
 the best solution for that matter?

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