[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #33381: Strategize the updating of minimum PHP version.

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#33381: Strategize the updating of minimum PHP version.
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 Reporter:  alexander.rohmann                    |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement                          |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:
Component:  General                              |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:  maybelater
 Keywords:  needs-codex dev-feedback 2nd-        |     Focuses:
  opinion                                        |
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Comment (by Ipstenu):

 > My closing statement there was insinuating that WP is neglecting, (but
 not bullying) developers. I addressed hosts in everything preceding that.
 Any thoughts on those points?

 I think there are more users than developers, and the developers are
 actually the least impacted by a technical change like this. The technical
 onus of upgrading PHP is not something most end-users are capable of
 addressing. I think WP has opted to prioritize their user base over their
 development base in this instance and, seeing as millions of people use WP
 but far less develop for it, it's a fair stance today.

 The people who are capable of making the technical changes (hosts and
 devs) have more work on their shoulders than the people who are not
 (users).

 Neglected is not the word I'd use. I think I'd say they're the minority,
 or perhaps not the first priority. But yes, it certainly would feel like
 you're being neglected for the sake of the non-technical users. So that's
 not a wrong feeling.

 At this time, I feel any plan of action would be detrimental to the people
 least prepared and able to solve anything: the users.

 Change that (or have a technical/security reason to burn 5.2 in a fire)
 and I'm all in.

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