[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #24948: wp_delete_term() Shouldn't delete other default terms

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#24948: wp_delete_term() Shouldn't delete other default terms
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 Reporter:  ecabuk                      |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement                 |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                      |   Milestone:
Component:  Taxonomy                    |     Version:  3.1
 Severity:  minor                       |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-unit-tests  |
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Changes (by helen):

 * keywords:  has-patch commit needs-unit-tests => has-patch needs-unit-
               tests
 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => invalid
 * milestone:  3.7 =>


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:3 nacin]:
 > I didn't know that we supported default terms for other taxonomies.

 I don't think we truly do - only categories and link categories get the
 special treatment in `wp_insert_post|link()` and other places. The list
 table logic just doesn't show the delete link - nothing else actually
 prevents it from being deleted, and nothing sets default terms, either. If
 you're using default terms for a custom taxonomy right now, you need
 custom code to make it actually valuable.

 Seems like either we need to say "yes, default terms for taxonomies are
 supported" and go whole hog and abstract out the special (link_)category
 treatment, or else the list table needs to not mislead. Either way, new
 ticket.

 Also, related: #21150

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