[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #61552: post_author_meta_box() function defaults to original author when the editor is different

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#61552: post_author_meta_box() function defaults to original author when the editor
is different
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 Reporter:  gobborg       |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General       |    Version:  6.5.5
 Severity:  normal        |   Keywords:
  Focuses:                |
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 When editing/updating a post for a site with multiple authors, the author
 box dropdown defaults to the author that created the post.

 '''Conditions to reproduce:'''
 * have a site with multiple authors
 * create a post as $author_A
 * edit the post as $author_B
 -> the author is "defaulted" as $author_A

 '''Expected behavior:'''
 * the author is "defaulted" as $author_B

 '''More info'''
 If a plugin supports change notification emails, the correct author is
 noted.

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