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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg put on 'leave of absence'

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  1. macleod
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    Great, nbut now he has more time to harass, stalk, and dox more trans women online. That article misses quite a lot, but it's decent enough Happy he's gone, atleast momentarily, but hoping this...

    Great, nbut now he has more time to harass, stalk, and dox more trans women online. That article misses quite a lot, but it's decent enough

    Happy he's gone, atleast momentarily, but hoping this turns into a new non-paid permanent position for him.

    11 votes
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    Juan
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    Some more fun information in this techcrunch article https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/automattics-board-forces-ceo-matt-mullenweg-into-leave-of-absence/, with the full message: And some fun...

    Some more fun information in this techcrunch article https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/automattics-board-forces-ceo-matt-mullenweg-into-leave-of-absence/, with the full message:

    And the biggest news: I won’t be able to make the [meeting] tomorrow. @Mark Davies has conspired with @Ann Dunwoody, @Toni, and @Sue Decker behind my back and they voted to put me on a paid leave of absence. I voted against that. Wishing Mark and all of you the very best.

    To clarify @Mark Davies was voted as interim CEO. I received the resolution 50 minutes before the meeting start, and requested repeatedly for time to have it reviewed by independent legal counsel, even a few hours, which was denied.

    And some fun theories on why now:

    One person speculated that the timing may have something to do with Mullenweg’s annual trip to the Burning Man festival, after which he tends to return “with ideas.” This year’s festival ended on September 7.

    9 votes
    1. R3qn65
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      Honestly, that message is sufficient to show why someone would want him out. "Petulant child" is not a good look on a CEO.

      Honestly, that message is sufficient to show why someone would want him out. "Petulant child" is not a good look on a CEO.

      13 votes
  3. DefinitelyNotAFae
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    Everything I know about this man is against my will. And not a single bit of it has been flattering.

    Everything I know about this man is against my will. And not a single bit of it has been flattering.

    9 votes
  4. tomf
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    good! long overdue. I'm still not going to pay to have folders in PocketCasts.

    good! long overdue.

    I'm still not going to pay to have folders in PocketCasts.

    3 votes
  5. 1338
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    Can't believe it took so long.

    Can't believe it took so long.

    2 votes