Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Went to War Over WordPress, by @photomatt and @nilaypatel (@verge):
Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Went to War Over WordPress, by @photomatt and @nilaypatel (@verge):
If this is true then only @wordpressdotcom would receive updates while the rest of the #WordPress community withers.
@photomatt Considers Delaying WordPress Releases Through 2027 https://www.searchenginejournal.com/mullenweg-considers-delaying-wordpress-releases-through-2027/541821/
I am not a lawyer or time traveler, but from Matt’s odd statements, it appears that #WPEngine may actually win their lawsuit against #Automattic.
Matt on the other hand is “cutting off his nose to spite his face” with these measures, which is baffling honestly.
I've got to say that @photomatt has a point here:
"#WPEngine’s historically slim contributions underscore the imbalance that must be addressed for the health of WordPress. We believe in fairness and shared responsibility, and we hope this move encourages greater participation across all organizations that benefit from #WordPress."
https://automattic.com/2025/01/09/aligning-automattics-sponsored-contributions-to-wordpress/
A WordPress developer has filed a legal motion to intervene in the ongoing case between WP Engine and Automattic, calling for a Governance Oversight Board #WordPress #Automattic #WPEngine #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #MattMullenweg #Web #CMS OpenSource
A WordPress has filed a legal motion to intervene in the ongoing case between WP Engine and Automattic, calling for a Governance Oversight Board #WordPress #Automattic #WPEngine #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #MattMullenweg #Web #CMS OpenSource
#WordPress #MattMullenweg #WPEngine #legal
'Matt Mullenweg commented that the conflict he initiated could eventually lead to the closure of WordPress.org. He claimed that the only way to end the conflict was for WP Engine to drop their lawsuit, which would have the effect of enabling Mullenweg to resume his campaign to drive WP Engine out of business.'
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/mullenweg-says-lawsuits-could-end-wordpress/537336/
Michale Willman asks to intervene in #WPEngine v #Automattic suit as a plaintiff, citing failure of Automattic to comply with injunction and attacks by #Mullenweg against Wilman https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.437474/gov.uscourts.cand.437474.70.0.pdf
Matt Mullenweg Says WPE Lawsuit Could End WordPress… Um Nope!
In a post from Search Engine Journal, Roger Montti reports that Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of the WordPress open source content management system, says that the lawsuit with WP Engine could end WordPress.
Honestly this has me fuming. Because WordPress is so much more than just Matt. It has a huge community of supporters and developers that won’t let this happen.
What could happen, and should happen, is that WordPress gets forked and that version taken over by the community-at-large.
Matt could shut down WordPress.org and everything and the community would find a way to keep the core software running.
To me, this crowing from Matt is a play for sympathy for something HE started and is now probably feeling he’s gotten in too deep.
The growing consensus, from what I see online, is that Matt has lost the PR battle and is now on the defensive. I’m not sure what he can do to reverse course. But honestly he won’t, he’ll just keep digging himself into a hole.
Am I overly concerned that the WordPress software that powers 40%+ of the Websites on the web going away totally? No.
I am worried about what my clients and future clients think about using the software.
Matt is hurting much more than just himself here.
It’s unforgivable.
@jbz so I guess #Mullenweg wants #WPengine et. al. to "#ForkOff!" and build a better #WordPress without him...
#NeoPress / #NewPress / #LibrePress #fork of WordPress, when?
Search Engine Journal: Automattic Turns Against WordPress Community Itself. “Automattic announced it is minimizing support for the WordPress.org CMS project, using words and phrases that present the withdrawal of support as a positive change to make WordPress stronger, while casting blame on WP Engine for its decision to minimize contributions.”
Automattic plans to reduce its WordPress contributions to ~45 hours per week amid lawsuits from WP Engine, focusing mainly on security and critical updates. #WordPress #Automattic #WPEngine #TechNews #Security #OpenSource #LegalImpact #SoftwareDevelopment
Automattic has announced a reduction in its WordPress.org contributions, citing legal pressures and criticism from the broader WordPress community #WordPress #Automattic #WPEngine #OpenSource #ACF #WebDevelopment #WebDesign #WebDesign
️ Veille et partage
La guerre juridique entre WP Engine et Matt Mullenweg prend une tournure qui peut devenir inquiétante, ce dernier ayant décidé de faire une « pause ».
#WordPress #WPEngine #LogicielLibre
The Register: The Automattic vs WP Engine WordPress wars are getting really annoying. “… the WordPress vs WP Engine conflict has raised serious questions about the nature of open source software and the power dynamics within such ecosystems. It has exposed the tension between the ideals of open source collaboration and the realities of commercial interests built upon these foundations. It […]
Court orders WordPress founder to restore WPEngine's platform access: Federal court orders WordPress founder to restore WPEngine's access in major ruling affecting open-source ecosystem. https://ppc.land/court-orders-wordpress-founder-to-restore-wpengines-platform-access/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WordPress #WPEngine #OpenSource #CourtRuling #TechNews
WordPress.org has paused new user registrations, plugin submissions, and other services, citing strain from a lawsuit with WP Engine. #WordPress #WPengine #Automattic #MattMullenweg #OpenSource #ACFPlugin #WebDev #Devs #web
Mullenweg "pauses" WordPress Services for "holiday break." Takes jabs at #wpengine
Cryptic post by Matt Mullenweg announces a pause in WordPress services, expressing hope to reopen "sometime in the new year" saying that it hinged on his being able to find the “time, energy, and money." #WordPress
Paused:
New account registrations on WordPress.org
New plugin directory submissions
New plugin reviews
New theme directory submissions
New photo directory submissions
He writes the pause doesn’t affect the ability to install new instances of WordPress sites.
#mattmullenweg
Matt Mullenweg Doesn’t Like Being Called Out On His Behavior
Inc.com posted an article that their reporter did with Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.
In the article the reporter, David H. Freedman, doesn’t paint a sunshine and rainbows picture of the whole fiasco between Matt (et. al) and WP Engine.
Matt, in his right, responded calling the piece a “Hit Piece.”
https://ma.tt/2024/12/inc-hit-piece/
I don’t blame Matt for not liking being called out on his actions, but what does he honestly expect? Honestly, he put a, formerly mandatory, checkbox that made people swear allegiance to pineapple on pizza to log in to WordPress.com. It’s now optional.
I’d love to hear all of your thoughts.
#Development #Challenges
The Automattic and WP Engine conflict · What WordPress users need to know about https://ilo.im/161gw2
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