[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #14042: Detach / Unattach

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#14042: Detach / Unattach
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 Reporter:  jimisaacs     |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:
Component:  Media         |     Version:
 Severity:  major         |  Resolution:  duplicate
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Comment (by DrewAPicture):

 Replying to [comment:14 bahia0019]:
 > OK, fine. But the patch that has been sitting there for 4 years deals
 with the just the Media Library. And it doesn't address the fact that
 there is no function inside the Edit Post/Page to unattach when you
 delete. That's a bug that really needs to be addressed, whether it's in
 this ticket, that ticket, whatever ticket.

 As I said, please feel free to raise any UX concerns over on the other
 ticket. That patch isn't yet a commit candidate and the discussion is
 still open for any additional functionality to be discussed.

 > > Also, it's important to recognize the difference in terminology
 between "remove" and "delete". I think what you're referring to is that
 the default for "removing" an image from a post/page gallery should be to
 detach it.
 >
 > What's the difference? Is there one?

 There is a difference, "remove" removes it from the gallery, "delete"
 deletes the image.

 I understand your expectation is that "remove" should be synonymous with
 "detach", though unfortunately we in aren't in a position to make that a
 reality in core. I'd argue the majority of users expect removing images
 from galleries to ''not'' detach images, just as much as they expect using
 `[gallery]` by itself to simply output images attached to the given post.
 We need to maintain the majority expectations in the spirit of backward
 compatibility.

 As someone who is familiar with the various screens where adding
 attach/detach links would improve the experience. I invite you to share
 your perspective in the other ticket. We'd welcome your input.

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