remove_meta_box for commentstatusdiv stores null value for comments configuration.

[phlegx]

Removing meta box commentstatusdiv for e.g. some user roles stores null value for comments configuration in database, after a user without that meta box stores the post.

Example:

• post edit as admin with commentstatusdiv meta box
• meta box commentstatusdiv -> Allow comments is activated
• Post edit as user without commentstatusdiv meta box
• save post as user
• post edit as admin
• meta box commentstatusdiv -> Allow comments is deactivated

[zamandevs]

Tested and not produced what was stated above. I have tried with different roles i.e admin, editor, etc. @phlegx Could you please be more specific on how to reproduce step by step?

[metodiew]

I've tried following the steps from above with the Classic Editor plugin enabled, as commentstatusdiv is not available with the block editor but I'm not able to reproduce this behavior.

If you can record the behavior that would be amazing!

I've tried with admin and editor user roles.