Create Generic Override of Custom Genesis Function/Variables via Plugin

[Derek]

I realize this may be way out of the scope of help, but someone might be able to give me a better answer than anything I've been able to find online.

I've been putting together a plugin that allows me to modify elements of the Comment Form on a post-by-post basis. The WP core uses the "comment_form_defaults" function to handle the fields in the comment form. My code simply replaces this function with a new one.

add_filter( 'comment_form_defaults', 'custom_comment_form_variables' );
function custom_comment_form_variables( $arg ) {
}

This works fine on a WP install using a theme such as Twenty Twelve, but the Genesis framework replaces the "comment_form_defaults" function with it's own "genesis_comment_form_args" function. To make my code work isn't difficult, I just have to unhook the "genesis_comment_form_args" function and then re-hook it with my new variables.

remove_filter( 'genesis_comment_form_args', 'custom_comment_form_args' );
add_filter( 'genesis_comment_form_args', 'custom_comment_form_variables' );
function custom_comment_form_variables( $arg ) {
}

But I'm wondering if there is a way to override (or bypass the need to unhook) the Genesis function via a more generic method, without having to specifically address the "genesis_comment_form_args" function (if that makes sense). Essentially, I want to be able to use this code/plugin on any site, regardless of parent framework or existing functions.

I'll admit I'm probably in a little over my head on this, but any insight on the topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Derek Rippe – CSS Artist & Genesis Fanboy @ SynaVista and MediaCairn Design Studio
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[Brad Dalton]

I'd try tweeting this using the #genesiswp hashtag. That's where all the Genesis Developers connect. You might need to write a post about it on your blog.

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Tutorials for StudioPress Themes.

[Derek]

Thanks Brad. I'll see who I can connect with via Twitter.

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Derek Rippe – CSS Artist & Genesis Fanboy @ SynaVista and MediaCairn Design Studio
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[Brad Dalton]

There is also a blog post on Yoast related to this which you may find useful.http://yoast.com/standard-wordpress-theme-hooks/

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Tutorials for StudioPress Themes.

[Derek]

Indeed. And Yoast isn't the only one pushing for it: https://github.com/zamoose/themehookalliance

It further confirms my suspicion that, at this point, there is no "generic" method for overriding WP hooks that have already been unhooked and/or replaced/modified with a custom function.

Ultimately, I'd love to have this plugin I'm developing be available to everyone via the WordPress Plugin Directory, which is why I'm looking for a simple way to accommodate all themes/frameworks. In the meantime, I may just need to setup an admin page that requires the user to select their Framework and apply the appropriate code accordingly.

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Derek Rippe – CSS Artist & Genesis Fanboy @ SynaVista and MediaCairn Design Studio
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