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Automattic Alignment

from Matt Mullenweg [alt+shift+b] in technology

Winston Churchill said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Since I last blogged here, WP Engine filed a meritless lawsuit and Automattic responded, and there’s been a hurricane of public activity and press. Inside of Automattic, there’s been a parallel debate and process. Silver Lake and WP Engine’s attacks on me and Automattic, … Continue reading Automattic Alignment →
4th Oct 2024

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