I import feeds into my sites via FeedAPI and the core aggregator module. Does Read Only Mode stop these nodes from being created? Thanks.

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BarisW commented

I'm not sure, can you check and let us know?

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BarisW commented
Status: Active » Postponed (maintainer needs more info)
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damontgomery commented

This is an interesting scenario.

Here is a use case I can think of (I can't think of another).

You auto pull content in with a feed that periodically checks for new content.

1. Activate read only mode
2. Pull the DB into Dev / Make a backup
3. Feed is attempted to be pulled (it either succeeds or fails)
4. Live site is overwritten by DB from Dev / Backup
5. Disable Read Only Mode
6. Feed is attempted and succeeds (since Read Only Mode is off)

In this case it doesn't really matter if it pulls content or not while Read Only Mode is activated. The content will be re-added during the next automated process. In one scenario the content is updated while the lock is in place and in another the content is not. Since this module is intended to block unsafe edits (that could be lost), feeds won't be an issue since they are a type of content that can always be restored through their own process.

I think it would be an interesting use case, but unless someone has more information and it's a common issue, I'm not sure it's worth expanding / investigating.

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BarisW commented
Status: Postponed (maintainer needs more info) » Closed (works as designed)

Thanks for the insight, I believe you are right.
I agree with you, there is probably nothing wrong with nodes being created with importers, as they are re-created after the maintenance mode.

If not (kirk), please re-open.