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> There is a dispute between Automattic and WPEngine I think the dispute is in fact between the org and wpengine. Wpengine doesn’t contribute to the core as m

by usaphp 2y ago

> There is a dispute between Automattic and WPEngine I think the dispute is in fact between the org and wpengine. Wpengine doesn’t contribute to the core as much as they promised, and prohibits their employees to do so.

threeseed 2y ago
WPEngine has no obligation to contribute anything. This is not how open source has or is supposed to work.
- austhrow743 2y ago
  If they had an informal development in exchange for server access type relationship then that would qualify as some sort of obligation. Doesn't really have anything to do with open source though. Haven't seen anything about matt/wordpress.org/Automattic trying to prevent them from using open source code.
- chiefalchemist 2y ago
  Exactly. Conclusion: This isn't about OSS, it's about money (and power). Shamelessly, MM has dug himself a hole. If X is any indication, going forward there are few in the community who will trust him. A leader who isn't trusted is no leaser at all. Evidently he realizes this and is stuck doubling down on stupid. Rinse and repeat. If feel bad for the people who took off work, went to WordCamp US and they keynote they got was a complete turd.
  - rafark 2y ago
    >If feel bad for the people who took off work, went to WordCamp US and they keynote they got was a complete turd. I feel like this is a half empty half full kind of situation. Some people might think like you but others might view it as probably the most memorable keynote in Wordpress history (because if all the drama).
mthoms 2y ago
Incorrect. Dot org is not involved. https://x.com/wpengine/status/1839246341660119287 https://x.com/wpengine/status/1839246341660119287
InsomniacL 2y ago
> I think the dispute is in fact between the org and wpengine. Automattic sent the cease and desist to WP Engine.