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Re:Wordpress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing it... by fragmede on Thursday September 26, 2024 @07:43AM (#41657218)
ethically or legally? because they both matter, but they are decided in the court of public opinion and of law, respectively, but only one carries actual fiscal weight.
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Re:Wordpress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing it... by prox on Thursday September 26, 2024 @09:03AM (#41657923)
Personally, and I need to read more, is that ethically the problem lies with sharing. Is Matt/automattic ethically obliged due compensation? I think not. WP Engine is its own company like automattic. Would it grace WPE if they do compensate with money or resources? Obviously, but then you might also want to put them in the foundation oversee committee if they do half of the work.

The law, I have no idea in what direction this is going to go!

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Re:Wordpress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing it... by FireBeyond on Thursday September 26, 2024 @06:33PM (#41664238)
> Is Matt/automattic ethically obliged due compensation?

This question here goes straight to the heart of things.

WP.org is a 501(c)3 organization. Ostensibly, it has absolutely nothing to do with Automattic. Reality... appears to be somewhat different.

If there were compensation due, it would not be to Automattic.

WP.org has a board of directors, not a dictator. Ostensibly, Matt is the Chairman. Why would he be due compensation?

The fact that such questions even arise shows just how ... murky ... Matt/WP.org/WP.com/Automattic's interactions are.

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