[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #32474: Facilitate widgets to be stored in posts instead of options

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#32474: Facilitate widgets to be stored in posts instead of options
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 Reporter:  westonruter       |       Owner:  westonruter
     Type:  enhancement       |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:  4.3
Component:  Widgets           |     Version:  2.8
 Severity:  normal            |  Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  has-patch commit  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by Stagger Lee):

 Hope you dont mind I go a bit offtopic. Want just to ask, can you do
 something like this for Users ?

 Users are difficult to extend and add filters, actions. Post types have
 almost unlimited possibilities.

 Last 2-3 months I had need for this. Struggled with avatars, and post
 types can be easier used as staff/team customization.
 Did it with Pods, but missing synchonisation with Users.

 Featured images as avatars, extending possibilities huge. Mean for other
 plugins to hook and do magic, etc..

 Also on other trac you talk about simplifying backend and removing some
 options. User profile needs it most. All is one long list without groups,
 headers.

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