Dear WordPress Community,
It has been a remarkable journey being part of this vibrant and innovative group. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of organizing numerous WordPress meetups in Oslo, sharing insights as a speaker at various events, and participating in many WordCamps across Europe. Contributing to the Norwegian translations of WordPress, themes, and plugins has been a rewarding experience—seeing my work reflected in the “About” page of every Norwegian WordPress installation is something I hold dear.
I’ve made countless friends and cherished memories along the way, and I’m deeply grateful for all the experiences and connections this community has provided.
However, the time has come for me to say goodbye. After much reflection, I’ve decided to step back from WordPress due to concerns about its leadership. I believe there is a need for greater transparency, collaboration, and fairness in the development of open-source software. Until changes are made in this regard, I will not be contributing further. I will not return until there is a change in leadership, specifically the removal of Matt Mullenweg from his role.
Given the current situation, I strongly recommend that those who value stability consider exploring alternatives outside the WordPress ecosystem.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish.
Warm regards,
Bjørn
P.S. You may contact me on X (Twitter), where I am blocked by the official WordPress account for disagreeing with the project’s authoritarian dictator.