Automattic drastically scales back contributions to WordPress Core
Briefly

Mullenweg's criticism of WP Engine centers around its lack of contributions to WordPress, emphasizing the need for fairness and equitable support for sustainable growth.
Automattic's decision to scale back its contributions symbolizes a strategic realignment in response to WP Engine, yet aims to benefit the broader WordPress community.
The reduction in hours contributed reflects changes in strategy and possibly workforce dynamics, raising concerns about the sustainability of community-driven initiatives in WordPress.
Mullenweg's statement on WP Engine as 'a cancer' illustrates deep-rooted tensions over ownership and contribution equity in the open-source WordPress ecosystem.
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