[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #31399: Add "Longform" to post-formats

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#31399: Add "Longform" to post-formats
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 Reporter:  sethmatics    |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement   |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Post Formats  |     Version:  4.1.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:  template
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Comment (by sethmatics):

 I've already read about the notion that "custom post formats shouldn't be
 added at will by plugins". I understand and agree, but there is currently
 no post-format for whats already a "standard in blogging" known as the
 long form. I mentioned already how long form differs from a standard
 300-500 word blog. Its more like a story, and as such formatting is
 completely different. Did you look at the example url? Did you compare
 that to a "standard" blog article from the same site?

 http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/12/17/7407699/naia-football-profile-
 paying-players

 http://www.sbnation.com/2015/2/20/8080273/heres-the-kevin-garnett-coming-
 home-video-the-timberwolves-showed

 Its no different the "status" for example which is often used to promote
 "tiny" blog articles, that are really status updates. Status updates
 require a different format in the themes to display them properly, and
 even filter them. Longform is no different in formatting change needs.

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