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Re:Wordpress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing it... by lolinder on Friday September 27, 2024 @09:30AM (#41670221)
Got it. So Free Software means that the ostensibly-distinct foundation supporting the project can act to defend the interests of the for-profit entity run by the same person.
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Re:Wordpress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing it... by Andrew_nenakhov on Saturday September 28, 2024 @12:15PM (#41681159)
Yes, why not? If it's not something prohibited by the license, it is permitted.

Also, if open source companies wouldn't do it, some open source projects would never reach any kind of maturity if the company creating such project faces the competition who just live off the work of the original team who don't contribute back to the project.

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