[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16416: Settings -> Privacy "block search engines" option is not accurate

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#16416: Settings -> Privacy "block search engines" option is not accurate
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 Reporter:  designsimply           |       Owner:  westi
     Type:  defect (bug)           |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                 |   Milestone:  3.5
Component:  Administration         |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                 |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch ux-feedback  |
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Comment (by mbijon):

 +1 for 16416.general.diff and the label changes. Also undecided on the
 checkbox

 In .5 I put these into Reading because it seemed easily justified. But I
 consider General a better place:
 Search indexing is a core consideration when you're running any site, so
 these should be important enough to go front & center in Options.

 (Have to admit that using WP.com as an argument for putting these into
 General almost made me vote for Reading. Petty jealousy though, I wish
 .org had more in common with .com at times)

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 What do you think about adding a hook to stop output of these 'Site
 Visibility' settings?

 If a plugin like 'Registered Users Only' or WP.com creates a level of site
 privacy that overrides these settings, then hiding them from the UI would
 simplify Options & reduces the chance of users' confusion.

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