The longstanding friction between WP Engine and Automattic, the company behind WordPress.org, has reached new heights. In recent weeks, users logging into WordPress.org have encountered unexpected changes in the login process: a new, mandatory checkbox and a brief mention of WP Engine’s ongoing legal dispute. Here’s the story behind these updates and the community’s response. What Sparked the Conflict? The roots of the tension between WP Engine, a prominent WordPress…
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