Matt Mullenweg's conflict with WP Engine escalated as WordPress.org blocked the hosting provider's servers from accessing vital resources, disrupting plugin updates for users.
Mullenweg criticized WP Engine for profiting from WordPress without contributing to the community, arguing that if they don't pay license fees, they lose access to essential resources.
By implementing the ban, WordPress aims to restrict WP Engine's control over the WordPress ecosystem, insisting they need to create their own infrastructure if they want to operate independently.
The conflict highlights underlying tensions in the open-source community, where contributions are essential for sustainability, and profit motives can clash with collaborative principles.
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