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WordPress.org Login Gets a Mandatory Affiliation Checkbox
In the latest twist in the soap opera between Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, WordPress.org has decided to add a mandatory checkbox for users to spill the beans on any affiliations with WordPress products. Think of it as a “Truth or Dare” for the login screen!
In the latest round of fisticuffs WordPress.org has implemented a new requirement for users to check a mandatory affiliation box when logging in, following the ongoing dispute with WP Engine. This change “aims to improve transparency and accountability in the WordPress community”, by ensuring that users disclose any affiliations with WordPress-related products or services. This move comes in response to concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the need for clearer communication among users.
For a deeper dive into the details and implications of this new policy, read a reat post on the mattter here.
If you’ve been affected by the recent disputes between WordPress.org and WP Engine and are worried about the future of your WordPress site, get in touch today and we’d be happy to help.
