Anonymize IP Address

[dshanske]

I cannot think of a reason why we need the originating IP address after any sort of SPAM check is done. We could safely anonymize this information after that time.

[pfefferle]

Perhaps we can remove it within the publish process...

[dshanske]

I want to make sure there isn't a spam fighting reason for retaining it longer

[dshanske]

https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/blob/fdd5b8dacdf5f3e107747e9870c2f2db3f3481b1/wp-includes/functions.php#L6143

https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/blob/fdd5b8dacdf5f3e107747e9870c2f2db3f3481b1/wp-includes/functions.php#L6212

[tw2113]

Not sure if everyone would want to consider some sort of basic cron job to clear out IP addresses tied to webmention comments, but it's an option.