Controversy stirs in the WordPress community as Automattic and WP Engine engage in a fierce battle. Automattic’s actions, led by CEO Matt Mullenweg, to punish WP Engine on multiple fronts have angered users and contributors. Punitive measures include instituting a hostile fork of a WP Engine plugin, causing concerns regarding community involvement and project leadership. Mullenweg’s coercive tactics have led to widespread backlash, with contributors raising questions and facing bans. The implications of this feud extend beyond the companies involved, affecting the broader WordPress ecosystem. The fallout highlights larger issues surrounding the commercialization of open-source projects and questions of sustainability within the community.
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