411 - Unity in WordPress: navigating fractures and embracing positivity with Simon Harper

$411 - Unity in WordPress: navigating fractures and embracing positivity with Simon Harper$

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Feb 27 2025 | 00:52:25

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Show Notes

On the podcast today, we have Simon Harper. He's here to discuss the current challenges and dynamics of the WordPress community. He explores the fragmentation within the community, sparked by tensions from a trademark dispute between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg of Automattic. The conversation touches on the challenges of managing a large, diverse community, the impact of money in open-source projects, and potential strategies for fostering positivity and unity, such as emphasising contributions and uplifting the community's achievements amidst ongoing disputes. So, if you are interested in the future of WordPress and its community dynamics, this episode is for you.

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