Comments on: Charitable Contributions

By: Those Other Lawsuits | Matt Mullenweg

Those Other Lawsuits | Matt Mullenweg — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:41:12 +0000

[…] but I deeply believe in the sanctity and beauty of every human life, regardless of any background. It’s part of why I give so much back. We are all God’s creation: these are values my Mother taught me, and I have done my best to […]

By: Spike Patching

Spike Patching — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:14:27 +0000

Hi Matt

I didn’t believe search engine journal’s article “ WordPress Co-Founder & Automattic Sued For Attempted Extortion” … it portrays you as a villain, why have they not referenced the content you’ve published here and updated it?

The news just peddle any narrative that attracts clicks and attention… but WordPress changed the digital world. You’d think $102b would give them a burning moral obligation to act philanthropically. I think WP engine board are not thinking logically. Surely they’d rather have a peaceful 92% of revenue built on good relationships with the community through their ongoing contributions, than to potentially damage their brand forever. Morally, they should even backdate some contributions to the open source project that enabled their empire.

It must be insulting to receive litigation from a company that profits millions from a project you co-founded.

Let them keep playing the victim. I’m sure any judge will see right through it

Good luck fighting the good fight

– Spike Patching

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:14:54 +0000

The medicine may taste bad, but it’s crucial for the future of WordPress. WP Engine has a lot of affiliate shills that’s going to fight tooth and nail defending them, and trying to deflect the main issue: that WP Engine is putting money that should go to the development of WordPress and putting it in the pockets of private equity owners.

By: Amy Chan

Amy Chan — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:02:15 +0000

We love you and will always support you.

By: Jens Roggemann

Jens Roggemann — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 01:55:14 +0000

That are impressive numbers, I think.
Be the change, you want to see in the world? (one of my first thoughts, reading your post)
Thank you for doing so and beginning this debate about „giving back“ in a position of wealth or strength.

By: Blake Bertuccelli-Booth

Blake Bertuccelli-Booth — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:54:01 +0000

This is amazingly great Matt! In my experience, publishing charitable gifts inspires others to give more. I hope this inspires a whole new wave of giving.

By: DJ Johnny Medley

DJ Johnny Medley — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:07:26 +0000

You don’t have to justify a dang thing! Your reservoir of good deeds is bottomless, Matt “The Motivator.” 🙂 We’ve been saying “WordPress-4-Life” since we met you at WordCamp Chicago in 2009. Saw you again in 2013. You know you got people!!!

By: Ilsa Bartlett

Ilsa Bartlett — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:52:03 +0000

On your side. Could your foundation allow me to apply?

By: hashimwarren

hashimwarren — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:36:42 +0000

The consistency of your financial giving, and the ramping up, wow. That is remarkable and personally inspiring