Oh no! “not contributing back” for free software managed by a profit driven company.
Automattic’s actions have proven exactly why WPEngine shouldn’t pay them squat.
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Ganbat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month agoA very short summary that may not be entirely accurate but is close enough:
WP Engine made a good amount of money off of WordPress without contributing back, and Automattic broke their own license to fight them, all the while the CEO became increasingly unhinged.
deegeese@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
etchinghillside@reddthat.com 1 month ago
Does WP Engine have much of a product without Automattic’s blessing? How much damage has already been done implanting into a WP Engine’s customer’s mind that they should start thinking about alternatives?
Is it anything other than a sinking ship?
catloaf@lemm.ee 1 month ago
WP Engine doesn’t need Automattic’s blessing. Wordpress is GPL software.
RobotToaster@mander.xyz 1 month ago
The whole thing has implanted into the mind of any wordpress user paying attention they should start thinking about alternatives.