via WordPress.com W.P Engine After the differences between them came to light, the battle between the two sides continues to grow recently. CEO of Automattic, one of the founders of WordPress Matt MullenwegIn the fight against WP Engine, he started firing employees who disagreed with him.

On the other hand, Mullenweg at least follows a fair method when firing employees instead of making excuses. Employees who disagree with the CEO’s decision regarding WP Engine 30 thousand dollars or they are dismissed by paying six months’ salary (whichever is higher). It is said that 159 people have been fired for this reason so far, representing 8.4 percent of WP’s workforce.

He called WP Engine “cancer”

Verification of wordpress.org at Automattic even WP engine It is controlled by the Silver Lake investment fund. Using the term “cancer” for WP Engine, Mullenweg accused WP Engine of damaging the WordPress brand and not contributing enough to this open source project.

Mullenweg said in his statement: “Silver Lake and WP Engine’s attacks on me and Automattic, while unwarranted, were effective. A significant portion of my colleagues at Automattic He does not accept me and my actions. it became clear” he said. Employees who resign cannot join the company again.

Between WordPress and WP Engine What do you think of the discussions? Which side do you think is furthest to the right? We await your comments.