Matt Mullenweg is the CEO of Automattic and Co-founder of WordPress
AI Summary
- Discussion on negative perceptions in the WordPress community.
- Previously, around 1% viewed the speaker negatively; this has risen to about 4-5%.
- Emphasis on how negativity is felt more acutely than positivity, akin to restaurant reviews.
- 98% of WordPress core developers remain active and supportive for future versions.
- Challenges with online discourse; many do not engage in good faith discussions.
- Personal reflections on engaging with online criticism, including frustrations on platforms like Reddit.
- Highlights support from notable figures like Mark Bof and the importance of maintaining optimism in software development.