
Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg went to war over WordPress
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Navigating the Future of Tumblr and WordPress
This chapter discusses the excitement surrounding the upcoming simultaneous editing feature in WordPress while highlighting the humorous implications of Verizon's ownership of Tumblr. Key themes include the integration of ActivityPub for a 'Fediverse Tumblr', the challenges of content moderation and community safety, particularly for marginalized groups, and the evolution of Tumblr's business model in a competitive landscape. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of user-centered development and the potential of open protocols like Matrix to reshape online communication.
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