If you are trying to figure out what really was happening with WP Engine and Automattic ahead Matt Mullenweg’s extortion campaign, as has been the case with so much else, WP Engine has provided a clear explanation and the other side hasn’t. Looking at both sides’ claims, we found that Automattic had not disclosed key information about what was really going on. What it shows is that there was discussion going on, but it wasn’t about supposed trademark infringement or WP Engine not supporting WordPress enough.
Matt Mulleweg has been asked about the timeline of the events and if he has a paper trail. He hasn’t provided it. You can see him just reading off calendar events in one interview. [Read more]