#wordpress-community — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #wordpress-community, aggregated by home.social.
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Some WordPress releases are more transformative than others. WordPress 7.1 looks to be a watershed moment, with long-awaited features like responsive styling coming to the Block Editor. But there’s much more to the story. This week’s episode of The WP Minute+ podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new, as release lead Anne McCarthy joins Eric to demo new features.
You’ll […]
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The Problem With WordPress Likes and Robotic Blog Comments
Yes, yes, I’ve already spoken about the ‘like’ button, and so have many of you. However, there is still much more to discuss, but not all from me.
The ‘Like’ button is one of the most controversial topics I have encountered in the world of blogging. My recent post, ‘The Truth About WordPress Like Buttons: Support or Empty Gesture‘, sparked many bloggers’ discussions.
The Context of the Debate
If you didn’t have a chance to read the post, take a look at the comments section; it taught me a lot about one of WordPress’s simplest tools.
I’m glad I wrote and published the post because I thought it was a subject many bloggers shy away from for fear of upsetting others. It’s a mystery why they think they’ll upset other folk, so imagine my surprise when another blogger followed up on my post with one of his own on the same subject.
Shahbaz’s Perspective on the Issue
I’m sharing a link to Shahabaz’s post, titled ‘Do WordPress Likes Mean Anything?‘ One of the things that struck me most about his post was this line:
‘Just got bored with unintentional likes and robotic comments of praise,‘
This line is, sadly, from a blogger who has given up blogging because she’s disillusioned with people clicking ‘like’ without reading her posts and leaving what she calls ‘robotic comments of praise.‘ I see those types of comments all the time, usually from the same bloggers on the same blogs.
For copyright reasons, I stopped reblogging other bloggers’ posts years ago. It’s rare for a post to strike a chord with me so strongly that I feel I must share it.
Join the Conversation
Please read Shahbaz’s post and the comments it has already received, and contribute to the conversation if you have anything valuable to add. After all, discussion is what keeps the blogging world alive.
I’ve closed comments on this post, but you are welcome to leave a comment on my post, ‘The Truth About WordPress ‘Like’ Buttons: Support or Empty Gesture?’.
Thanks for listening to me talking about the ‘like’ button again.
The featured image in this post was created using the WordPress image generator. AI was used to check for grammar and spelling mistakes and to help with the layout of the post.
Copyright @ 2026 hughsviewsandnews.com – All rights reserved.
You can follow me at the following sites.
Please feel free to share this post.
#AuthenticEngagement #BlogComments #Blogging #Engagement #OnlineCommunity #SocialMedia #SpamComments #WordPress #WordPressCommunity #WordPressLikes -
The Problem With WordPress Likes and Robotic Blog Comments
Yes, yes, I’ve already spoken about the ‘like’ button, and so have many of you. However, there is still much more to discuss, but not all from me.
The ‘Like’ button is one of the most controversial topics I have encountered in the world of blogging. My recent post, ‘The Truth About WordPress Like Buttons: Support or Empty Gesture‘, sparked many bloggers’ discussions.
The Context of the Debate
If you didn’t have a chance to read the post, take a look at the comments section; it taught me a lot about one of WordPress’s simplest tools.
I’m glad I wrote and published the post because I thought it was a subject many bloggers shy away from for fear of upsetting others. It’s a mystery why they think they’ll upset other folk, so imagine my surprise when another blogger followed up on my post with one of his own on the same subject.
Shahbaz’s Perspective on the Issue
I’m sharing a link to Shahabaz’s post, titled ‘Do WordPress Likes Mean Anything?‘ One of the things that struck me most about his post was this line:
‘Just got bored with unintentional likes and robotic comments of praise,‘
This line is, sadly, from a blogger who has given up blogging because she’s disillusioned with people clicking ‘like’ without reading her posts and leaving what she calls ‘robotic comments of praise.‘ I see those types of comments all the time, usually from the same bloggers on the same blogs.
For copyright reasons, I stopped reblogging other bloggers’ posts years ago. It’s rare for a post to strike a chord with me so strongly that I feel I must share it.
Join the Conversation
Please read Shahbaz’s post and the comments it has already received, and contribute to the conversation if you have anything valuable to add. After all, discussion is what keeps the blogging world alive.
I’ve closed comments on this post, but you are welcome to leave a comment on my post, ‘The Truth About WordPress ‘Like’ Buttons: Support or Empty Gesture?’.
Thanks for listening to me talking about the ‘like’ button again.
The featured image in this post was created using the WordPress image generator. AI was used to check for grammar and spelling mistakes and to help with the layout of the post.
Copyright @ 2026 hughsviewsandnews.com – All rights reserved.
You can follow me at the following sites.
Please feel free to share this post.
#AuthenticEngagement #BlogComments #Blogging #Engagement #OnlineCommunity #SocialMedia #SpamComments #WordPress #WordPressCommunity #WordPressLikes -
This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features part II of Eric’s conversation with Jeffrey Zeldman. This time around, Jeffrey discusses his transition to working at Automattic. He shares thoughts on company culture, the role of WordPress in maintaining an open web, and the challenges posed by AI in the digital landscape. Jeffrey also emphasizes the importance of accessibility and the need […]
https://thewpminute.com/going-in-depth-with-web-pioneer-jeffrey-zeldman-part-2/ -
🚀Ready to kickstart your career? WordCamp is the place for students & youth to grow!
🔹 Career Pathways in AI, Development, UI/UX, & Marketing
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🔹 Networking that actually leads to jobsIt’s affordable, beginner-friendly, and has many opportunities to explore! 🙌
#WordCamp2026 #WCEH #StudentLife #OpenSource #WordPressCommunity
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BORROWED STORIES
The Epic of Gilgamesh predates the Bible by at least a thousand years. Multiple mythologies share its themes, structure, sequence, and specific details. That's not coincidence or parallel evolution. It's borrowing. Take the flood. In Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim is warned by a god, builds a boat, loads it with animals, releases birds to find land. The gods regret what they've done. In Genesis: divine warning, ark, animals, birds, mountain landing, God's regret. Same sequence, same order. The […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/borrowed-stories/
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borrowed stories
The Epic of Gilgamesh predates the Bible by at least a thousand years. Multiple mythologies share its themes, structure, sequence, and specific details. That's not coincidence or parallel evolution. It's borrowing. Take the flood. In Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim is warned by a god, builds a boat, loads it with animals, releases birds to find land. The gods regret what they've done. In Genesis: divine warning, ark, animals, birds, mountain landing, God's regret. Same sequence, same order. The […]https://ridiculousbharath.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/borrowed-stories/
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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director of WordPress. Mary gives us the scoop about her first year in the role, the project’s momentum, community engagement, and upcoming developments for WordPress 7.0. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in open-source leadership, AI integration, and community revitalization. […]
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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, we explore the new my.WordPress.net project. It’s a browser-based WordPress sandbox that emphasizes privacy, portability, and AI integration. WordPress contributors Alex Kirk and Brandon Payton join Eric to demonstrate how this tool might transform personal and professional workflows.
The demo covers potential use cases, including a contact […]
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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Job, who shares her journey from studying philosophy to becoming a leader in the Nigerian WordPress community. Mary discusses the importance of community building, the challenges of volunteering, and the need for sustainable practices in open-source contributions. She emphasizes the role of businesses in giving back to the […]
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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Job, who shares her journey from studying philosophy to becoming a leader in the Nigerian WordPress community. Mary discusses the importance of community building, the challenges of volunteering, and the need for sustainable practices in open-source contributions. She emphasizes the role of businesses in giving back to the […]
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On this episode of The WP Minute’s Agency Action podcast, Toby Cryns and Kurt Von Ahnen explore what responsibility agency owners have beyond generating revenue. The guys cover contributing to the WordPress community (meetups, WordCamps, Five for the Future-style contributions), investing in local neighborhoods, mentoring the next generation, and even addressing ageism in tech. The core idea: […]
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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros hosts a panel discussion of WordPress predictions for 2026. Panelists Raquel Manriquez, Kurt Von Ahnen, and Eric Karkovack cover topics such as the restructuring of WordCamps, the rise of plugin suites, the impact of AI in hosting, and the future of community events. They also examine the implications of ongoing legal battles and share […]
https://thewpminute.com/the-wp-minutes-wordpress-predictions-for-2026/
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In this episode of The WP Minute podcast, Eric Karkovack discusses the importance of web accessibility with experts Adrienne Grace and Isla Waite. They preview the upcoming WP Accessibility Day (October 15-16, 2025) and share its diverse lineup of sessions. They also examine common mistakes in web accessibility, the challenge of finding accessible themes and plugins, and why AI can’t replace […]
https://thewpminute.com/wp-accessibility-day-is-a-learning-opportunity-for-all/
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🎥 WordCamp Canada Ottawa, Ontario 🍁 | October 15–17, 2025
Join us as we celebrate the WordPress community, share knowledge, and connect creators, developers, and enthusiasts from across the country. 🌎💙🔗 https://canada.wordcamp.org/2025/
#WordPress #WordCampCanada #WCEH2025 #WCEH #WordPressCommunity
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In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Phil Thompson from Pressable discusses the importance of human connection in customer support, the challenges of handling plugin issues, and the dynamics of agency partnerships. He emphasizes the need for empathy in support roles and how Pressable prioritizes customer feedback in their development process. The discussion also touches on the potential […]
https://thewpminute.com/pressables-phil-thompson-on-empathy-in-tech-support/
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Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org members, including key figures behind a push to create a new fork of the open-source project. A pivotal moment for WordPress' future. #WordPress #OpenSource #MattMullenweg #TechNews #CMS #Fork #WebDev #WordPressCommunity #OSS
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»#Automattic says it will reduce its contribution to #WordPress core project to match #WPEngine: It’s a new year, but #drama in the #WordPresscommunity keeps going.« https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/10/automattic-says-it-will-reduce-its-contribution-to-wordpress-core-project-to-match-wp-engine/?eicker.news #tech #media
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CW: wpdrama
The last few weeks have been hard for those in the #WordPress community. I’m trying my best to focus on the work ahead, but recent events have made that more challenging and complicated for folks on the ground.I have friends who work or have worked at WP Engine, and I obviously have friends at Automattic. I am very loyal to Automattic, WordPress, and the open-source concept.
I don’t like […]
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Wow, my last round of finding #WordPress Community members in the #fediverse payed off: we just reached 150 members (hoped for 100) on our list :wordpress: 🚀
We have some absolute legends on the list, as well as sporadic contributors like myself, but #WordPressCommunity we all are!
Have a look and if you know someone who should be on there give me a note.
Thanks everyone