Matt Mullenweg deactivates WordPress accounts of contributors planning a fork | TechCrunch
Briefly

Mullenweg has actively deactivated accounts of critical community members, aimed at controlling the narrative within WordPress as discussions around governance and forking heat up.
Joost de Valk's vision of a new WordPress era suggests the potential for 'federated and independent repositories' as the community explores alternative governance structures.
Mullenweg's support for a new fork reflects both a willingness to innovate and a need to integrate diverse community inputs to keep WordPress thriving.
Automattic's decision to reduce its contributions to align with WP Engine underscores a significant shift in the dynamic between corporate interests and community-led efforts.
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