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WordPress.org escalates WP Engine conflict with login checkbox requirement
The ban on WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org escalated further this week with the introduction of a new checkbox requiring anyone logging in to confirm they are not affiliated with the hosting company. It’s also dragged WordPress.org users and contributors into WP Engine’s conflict with Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg. The WordPress.org login page…
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WordPress YouTubers challenge “outdated” philosophy
WordPress’ philosophy has sparked debate among WordPress YouTubers, who argue that it’s outdated, misaligned with the current needs of its diverse users—in particular freelancers and agency users—and needs updating. The philosophy was a key focus of last week’s Uniting WordPress YouTubers call, organized by Automattic-sponsored contributor Anne McCarthy, who invited long-time core committer Aaron Jorbin…
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WordCamps to get advertising funds under proposed changes
WordCamp organizers will get up to $400 to spend on advertising under rare changes to expense guidelines proposed by the WordPress Community Team yesterday. The current guidelines state that advertising is “very, very, *very* rarely” included in WordCamp budgets and that “Most WordCamps are highly successful without spending money” on things like advertising. Automattic-sponsored contributor…
