Automattic execs signed reciprocal severance deals in Mullenweg absence
docdeek
36 points
3 comments
September 17, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
greatgib
Funny to think about "golden parachute" in their context of the airplane being on fire with the pilot being dead drunk.
armchairhacker
This and the WP Engine dispute are interesting because Mullenweg manages to take a conflict where he would be seen in the public eye as the justified victim, and make himself look like a power-tripping fool. Actually I think it’s a smart idea, because it encourages looking beyond the surface of controversies, and shows those who do as the idiots they are. Except in the WP Engine case, he seems to be doing illegal things and pissing off bystanders. So maybe, just refuse to comment and let people reach their own conclusion.
ngetchell
What a mess. I can't see myself ever relying on WP again after all this.