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  • Profile picture of Dr. Ron Suarez

    Dr. Ron Suarez posted an update 13 years, 9 months ago

    @DJPaul WordPress clearly defines these roles: “Subscriber, Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor” – The roles are clear and they hierarchically bestow more privileges as you traverse up the hierarchy.

    When I install BuddyPress these additional roles are added: “Key Master, Moderator, Member, Inactive, Blocked”

    Are BuddyPress roles…[Read more]

    • Profile picture of Paul Wong-Gibbs
      Paul Wong-Gibbs replied 13 years, 9 months ago

      Those are installed by bbPress (the forums). WordPress won’t use those extra roles. Have only recently become aware of this, especially if bbPress/BuddyPress is uninstalled, those roles still remain.

      • Profile picture of Dr. Ron Suarez
        Dr. Ron Suarez replied 13 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Paul. Are the bbPress roles documented anywhere? Are they vestigial? Can they just be ignored and if so, should they be removed from the interface as choices when adding a new user?

        • Profile picture of Paul Wong-Gibbs
          Paul Wong-Gibbs replied 13 years, 9 months ago

          It’s not so much a question of “should they be removed”, it’s just how bbPress installs itself. Of course, this clutters up WordPress if you decide to not use bbPress. I think they should be removed on bbPress (BuddyPress would have to special-case this somewhere, but the idea is similar). Next time I catch the lead developer online, I’ll flag…[Read more]

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