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Dec 18, 2025 Luke and Jonathan dive into tech talk, exploring the quirky world of typography and its impact on WordPress. They compare the rigidity of closed platforms like Apple with the freedom of open source. Jonathan emphasizes the need for constructive criticism accompanied by active contribution. Luke shares his frustrations with the Notes feature, discussing its integration with comments and the necessary UI improvements. The duo navigates technical hurdles, reflecting on the challenges of modifying post lists for better user experience.
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Critique Requires Participation
- Open-source projects invite critique but require tact because contributors volunteered the decisions.
- Criticizing WordPress decisions carries extra responsibility since you can potentially contribute solutions.
Contribute Instead Of Only Criticizing
- If you notice a problem in WordPress, consider contributing directly instead of only writing about it.
- Showing up with specific recommendations increases the chance your input influences the project.
Hands-On With Notes Feature
- Luke tried working with Notes and found them to feel like a 'big boy' feature signaling maturity for WordPress.
- He expected Notes to appear across admin screens and predicted notifications, tagging, and list-table indicators would follow.