WordPress Co-founder's Christmas Eve Joke Sparks Community Outrage

On Christmas Eve, Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, stirred up controversy on Reddit by asking for suggestions on what "drama" he should create in 2025 for WordPress. The post, suggesting changes like altering release naming conventions or design, was met with significant backlash from the community. Many felt the post was disrespectful and urged him to focus on resolving ongoing legal issues and restoring community stability. Mullenweg responded that he was merely aiming to spark creativity and hinted at future developments in Gutenberg. The controversy highlights concerns within the WordPress community regarding leadership and the future direction of the platform.