[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16719: Remove vestige add_users capability

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#16719: Remove vestige add_users capability
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 Reporter:  nacin                     |       Owner:  wonderboymusic
     Type:  defect (bug)              |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal                    |   Milestone:  4.4
Component:  Role/Capability           |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                    |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  good-first-bug has-patch  |     Focuses:
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Changes (by nacin):

 * status:  closed => reopened
 * resolution:  fixed =>


Comment:

 It seemed like 3 years ago, @markjaquith and I agreed:

 > Wondering whether we should go through the trouble of also removing it
 in an upgrade routine.

 > I'm thinking that the actual cap should be removed from any roles that
 have it.

 An upgrade routine seems prudent. Please re-close if you disagree.

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