WP Engine File Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Matt Mullenweg faces legal challenges from WP Engine over alleged anticompetitive behavior, including banning developers and promoting Automattic, leading to increased customer migration and concerns about WordPress's future.
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Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, has been involved in a series of controversial actions and statements that have led to escalating tensions with WP Engine, a competing hosting service. Recent developments include Mullenweg's plans to recruit WP Engine employees amid ongoing legal disputes, which have prompted WP Engine to file a Motion for Preliminary Injunction against him. Mullenweg has been accused of retaliatory actions, such as banning developers from WordPress.org and using the platform to promote Automattic's services. His conduct has raised concerns among WordPress contributors, leading to resignations and accusations of anticompetitive behavior. Mullenweg's alignment offers to employees have been criticized for their short notice and perceived coercion, further straining relationships within the WordPress community. The situation has resulted in a significant increase in WP Engine customers seeking alternative hosting options, indicating a potential shift in the market dynamics. Mullenweg's actions have sparked discussions about the ethical implications of his leadership and the future of WordPress as a community-driven platform.
- Matt Mullenweg is facing legal challenges from WP Engine amid accusations of anticompetitive behavior.
- He has banned developers from WordPress.org and promoted Automattic's services through the platform.
- Mullenweg's alignment offers to employees have been criticized for their short notice and coercive nature.
- There is a notable increase in WP Engine customers looking for alternative hosting solutions.
- The ongoing disputes have raised concerns about the future of WordPress as a community-driven platform.
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2 comments> That may be awkward for someone who DM’d and will have a later last day (could be next year, even), but my priority is people staying, not people leaving. I’m hearing from people staying that they’re stretched thin right now, so we need to hire and ease that overload. It’s not a time for a bunch of people to leave at once.
Am I reading that right? Someone tried to take the voluntary layoff package, but Matt reneged on the terms, so now that person gets the joy of working under a cloud until Matt decides to honour the deal? It's small potatoes in light of the other stuff, but yikes.
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