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Jun 25, 2026 They unpack a controversial revised post and how rewriting history can have real consequences. They debate security risks from AI features and plugins leaking API keys. Plans and mixed feelings about attending WordCamp Europe come up. One host shares moving a site to a static workflow and the tradeoffs between design and functionality. Coding is framed as craftsmanship and creative expression.
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Edited Post Feels Like Rewriting History
- Luke and Jonathan find Matt's edited post feels like a surreal rewriting of history and raises emotional questions about intent.
- Jonathan notes odd word choices, removed lines like "you've won I submit," and calls the post dismissive and painful for many.
Conflict Caused Broad Community Harm
- The legal and reputational fallout from the dispute has caused broad pain and regret beyond the original incident.
- Jonathan believes Matt would admit the conflict "was not worth it" given consequences for the community and himself.
Connectors API Can Raise Plugin Security
- The new connectors API idea raises the bar for plugin security by centralizing API key handling.
- Jonathan pushed to make the connectors API required for new repo plugins to prevent bespoke key-gathering screens.