[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16838: Excluding Akismet from Future WordPress Releases / Plugin Directory

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#16838: Excluding Akismet from Future WordPress Releases / Plugin Directory
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 Reporter:  sc0ttkclark    |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement    |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal         |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Plugins        |     Version:  3.1
 Severity:  normal         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-refresh  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by MikeSchinkel):

 @sc0ttkclark

 > ''Why wouldn't we bundle a security plugin with so many sites getting
 hacked/malware infected?''

 Why wouldn't we?  Well, if Automattic were to acquire a security plugin
 that had a monthly subscription upsell then I am sure a justification for
 bundling that plugin with WordPress would likely emerge.

 #justsaying

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