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DonnieBurger

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    Comment #43076010

    Thank you for that link! I've installed 3.0.0-RC3 and so far I'm pleased. I've noticed a few new behaviors like moving multiple layers now with shift instead of the previous layer …

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    Comment #43070965

    I'd argue that GIMP reclaimed the word for a better meaning. Consider how the word lame has lost its derogatory impact. Googling "gimp" gives me only results about the program. Cha…

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    Comment #43068839

    I use it almost daily in website content creation. Sure there are quirks, but it's a completely free image editor that can do nearly everything I need. No complaints from me.

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    Comment #43068709

    I'm patiently waiting for resynthesizer to be ported. Then I will make the move to 3.0. I've used GIMP exclusively as my image editor for the past two decades and it has fulfilled …

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    Comment #43068619

    I don't think it's highly damaging. It's an acronym. Is BBC's name highly damaging?

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    Comment #41827286

    This is how users will unknowingly update from ACF to Secure Custom Fields: https://x.com/Brugman/status/1845195750550143424 https://archive.is/u6ZbY

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    Comment #41827234

    Speaking of potential trademark issues, it looks like "Secure Custom Fields" retains some ACF branding: https://x.com/TDKibru/status/1845178985308881146/ https://archive.is/sjuHl I…

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    Comment #41827186

    I believe you may have the story confused. Please correct me if otherwise. WordPress was the one who injected notices into everyone's dashboard. This started because the WP dashboa…

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    Comment #41822230

    Parent does not mention GPL, nor is this a GPL issue. It's about the takeover of an existing plugin and it's reviews/installs.

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    Comment #41822208

    If Microsoft took over an existing GitHub repo, would those values be the same?

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    Comment #41822020

    Perhaps you should edit out "refugees welcome" then.

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    Comment #41821795

    I'm interested. Please do share.

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    Comment #41785920

    I'll take that as a "no." unless proven otherwise.

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    Comment #41781824

    Apparently Automattic states she's back working for them: https://x.com/automattic/status/1843750645037445200 So then what is WordPress.org in this context?

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    Comment #41656694

    Are you going to be "just asking" other businesses as well? Or does it only apply to competitors of Automattic?

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    Comment #41656524

    There is more to the story than just this event. For context: https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cease-and-De... https://automattic.com/2024/wp-engine-cease-and-desist…

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    Comment #41656426

    How about using the WordPress Foundation, a non-profit, to attack a for-profit's competitors. They could lose their tax-exempt status.

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    Comment #41656413

    I think the issue is using a non-profit (WordPress) to suppress a for-profit's (Automattic's) competition.

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    Comment #40077970

    I still play Halo 2 on PC all the time, multiplayer included. There's an active community thanks to Project Cartographer: https://halo2.online/home/