Because WordPress.org is a non-profit that is clearly being treated as a puppet for the WordPress.com for-profit business. It’s not just “they also open-source their software”. They are separate entities. It’s literally illegal and obviously unethical.
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blazeknave@lemmy.world 11 months agoDonates some work? They open source the platform. You can pay for hosting at .com… honestly asking, what are you even mad about?
Lord_ToRA@lemmy.world 11 months ago
blazeknave@lemmy.world 11 months ago
What laws are being broken? You use adverbs like “clearly” and “obviously” to make your point but they’re not helpful. It’s not obvious. What is unethical?
Lord_ToRA@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Nonprofit organizations are not allowed to divert undue benefits to any person or organization.
It is obvious and clear if you know the bare minimum of non-profit organizations.
Do you actually not understand the basics of non-profit organizations? If so, I’m not sure why you’re butting into a conversation about the subject. Otherwise you must be arguing in bad faith.
blazeknave@lemmy.world 11 months ago
No, not in bad faith. Look at the comment vote counts if you think I’m being provocative about a minority opinion.
Mozilla Corp is a subsidiary of the non profit. They put money in it. Wtf are you talking about?
I think “undue” is subjective and you’re inserting your opinions.
Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 11 months ago
Feels like the typical “I shouldn’t have to spend money for things!!!” attitude that goes around on here.
Lord_ToRA@lemmy.world 11 months ago
WordPress is a free and open-source software provided by a non-profit organization. WordPress.com is a for-profit business and a completely separate entity. What Automattic is doing is illegal and unethical.