function bp_core_enable_root_profiles() {

	$retval = false;

	if ( defined( 'BP_ENABLE_ROOT_PROFILES' ) && ( true == BP_ENABLE_ROOT_PROFILES ) )
		$retval = true;

	/**
	 * Filters whether or not root profiles are enabled and allowed.
	 *
	 * @since 1.6.0
	 *
	 * @param bool $retval Whether or not root profiles are available.
	 */
	return apply_filters( 'bp_core_enable_root_profiles', $retval );
}