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Mar 13, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a light-hearted take on cricket before delving into serious concerns about a prominent figure’s recent actions. Delays in software releases and their strategic reasoning are examined, along with the impact of WP Engine on community dynamics. Tensions rise due to impending legal issues, complicating project integrity. The blend of gratitude for past contributions and anxiety over potential self-sabotage paints a complex picture of leadership and trust within the WordPress ecosystem.
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Release Delays Tied to Lawsuit
- Matt Mullenweg suggested significantly slowing WordPress release schedules, including delaying 6.8 and 6.9 releases.
- He implies this delay might extend until after the 2027 WP Engine lawsuit trial, linking product progress to legal outcomes.
WP Engine Lawsuit Drains Resources
- Matt frames WP Engine as antagonists impacting WordPress development and contributions from other sponsors.
- He highlights massive costs in the lawsuit diverting resources away from development, implying it harms the project's future.
Future WordPress Releases Uncertain
- WordPress 7.0 release might hinge on lawsuit outcome, with a potential freeze until late 2027.
- Matt holds trademarks, meaning without his leadership post-trial, WordPress must be forked and renamed.