[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17482: Formalize a list of "Object Types"

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#17482: Formalize a list of "Object Types"
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 Reporter:  mikeschinkel            |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement             |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                  |   Milestone:
Component:  General                 |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                  |  Resolution:  maybelater
 Keywords:  dev-feedback has-patch  |
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Comment (by MikeSchinkel):

 Replying to [comment:4 nacin]:
 > Also worth noting that "object types" could be conflated with "post
 types" really easily (though obviously you were proposing the idea, not
 the name).

 Point of note, I was proposing the name ''"object type"'' but only because
 the table `wp_term_relationships` and all the related functions like
 `get_objects_in_term()` and `is_object_in_taxonomy()` already set the
 precedent for ''"object_id"'' in core.  But, a rose by another name would
 smell just as sweet.

 > Seems like something we can safely pass on for now. Custom post types
 make this a whole different beast. Doesn't feel Ike something for core
 ''yet''.

 Depends on the scope of post meta; some of us would like to see it address
 more than just posts. If we can also tackle user, comment, et.al it seems
 pretty much like a must.  And it's definitely needed if and when object
 relationships can be added to core ''(I'm ready and waiting to lead the
 "Features as Plugin" team for that, I just need "blessing" from Automattic
 to get started, and accept to a forum on make.wordpress.org, of course.)''

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