Crossword Perspectives with Sam Sidler
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Jul 31, 2025 Sam Sidler, a writer at delta.blog who focuses on governance within the WordPress ecosystem, joins the discussion to explore compelling topics. He dives into the benevolent dictator model and its implications for governance, while highlighting the challenges faced by new contributors. Sam shares insights on the FAIR project and its potential to enhance WordPress dynamics. With humor, he discusses the community's need for effective communication amid conflicts and makes predictions about the future of WordPress, reminding everyone he’s not a lawyer.
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Sam's Camino Open Source Start
- Sam Sidler got started in open source by contributing to the Camino browser project.
- He still maintains CaminoBrowser.org to keep the project's legacy alive.
Chromium’s Browser Monopoly
- The web browser industry is innovating but dominated by Chromium-based browsers, creating homogeneity.
- Sam seeks browsers outside Chromium to break Google's monopoly and promote diversity.
Focus on WordPress "Delta"
- WordPress ecosystem analysis often overlooks the 'delta'—the history between past and present events.
- Focusing on immediate news misses recurring patterns in governance and community challenges.