WordPress Sustainability Team Axed, Sparking Outrage

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, abruptly disbanded the WordPress Sustainability Team, causing a major backlash within the community. The team, focused on social, economic, and environmental sustainability for WordPress, was dissolved despite its efforts to embed sustainable practices. Tech journalist Kara Swisher called the move "bizarrely heinous behavior." Mullenweg cited low ROI, but critics slammed his decision as short-sighted and dismissive of the team's contributions. The incident highlights governance issues and concerns about WordPress's long-term sustainability.