#wordpress responsive issue

[tardis--dreams]

Feeling homicidal at work today ♡

[johannestevans]

Do you have any tips or tutorial recommendations for making your own website?

I actually really do like the Wordpress client now I've gotten the hang of it!

I did tell 1000 of my subscribers to kill themselves in an email header by accident, and also battered those poor 1000 people with something like 100 emails in increasingly frantically apologised for errors over the course of the same three days, but that was before I really Got it.

With the above oopsies in mind, if you want to import previous newsletters or posts, for the love of God, do not import your existing newsletter subscribers until after all of your backposts have been imported across. That is the main lesson I have learned.

I had such a vision in mind of a triumphant surprise email going "Hey, look what I did! Surprise! Isn't it sexy?!" and instead everyone got 30 notifications about chapter updates from 2 years ago and an email that said "It's Your Responsibility to Kill Yourself" followed by multiple deranged apologies from me.

So. Don't do that.

Other than that, I'd actually wanted a proper website for quite a few years even before Patreon got so antsy with hiding my content - I tried to set one up a few years back with Wix, and I cannot recommend that less, it's a fucking awful site to use, and it's far less user intuitive than Wordpress.

Part of my issues with Wordpress were actually that a lot of website clients, unless you're building from scratch in HTML/CSS or another code, give you everything in Blocks, and because I remembered like 10 years ago where you didn't have to do that, and you mostly altered everything on the website with like, 10000 options tickboxes and sliders, I was like "wow this is awful". I will admit now, crotchety bastard that I am, that the Blocks system is better and more intuitive once you start to understand it. I just don't always do well thinking of things in three dimensions, so to speak, and I was shooting myself in the foot by going "WELL BACK IN MY DAY--"

Wix doesn't have a very good help section because they want you to talk to their people for help, but most sites for stuff like this do have really robust FAQ and help sections, and obviously, rely on those as much as possible.

At one point I was so upset with my inability to do something that Lorenzo literally came over and told me to leave the apartment (that was the day that I went to Pets at Home and spent a ridiculous amount of money on gifts for the cat), and while I was very grumpy about doing it at the time, taking breaks is crucial, especially if you get as frustrated as I do.

I realise that most of what I have said so far is niche tips for if you're stubborn and mentally ill, so in terms of actual website building, I would say it's important to have an idea of what you want the site to do.

Do you just want a landing page, so that if people search for your name or whatever, that this is the first result? That it links people to your books or your store, your socials? Do you want to have a gallery of work on display, or an archive of writing like I've made? Do you want people to be able to contact you, give tips?

I always wanted a robustly tagged archive with an in-depth tag page like the one I've set up now, and the goal for my Directory of Work on Medium and elsewhere was always that it would later be transferred to my website once it was built.

Then, I have an about page for people who are just curious about who I am and who I look like; commission info and information about booking me for events or inviting me to cons and such; the books I have for sale, publications I've been a part of, interviews and presentations on YouTube; my events calendar with conventions and such; the gallery where I'm showing off both art of my characters and where I'll later show art that I buy for my home and myself, such as the stuff framed in the stairwell or jewellery I buy from makers at markets and such; and then, of course, the subscriber benefits.

All of the above to go my goals which are, in order, to encourage people to read my work and make it easy for them to do so, to pay me money for my existing work or to offer me money for new work, and to show support for other events, artists, friends, and queer creators.

I would definitely advise thinking carefully about how visual or how word-based you want your site to be - I had to look for a recipe blog theme to find one that was stripped back in terms of images. Especially for adult websites, I'd be careful about payment providers and so forth.

Stripe is the default on the site, and I've been very careful about making sure none of my titles or descriptions that the Stripe client will see have words like erotica or adult in them - if someone from Stripe clicks through and sees the site, they might take issue with it, but that's another thing. I do get paid by Stripe through Medium, so I do already use them.

Most payment providers hate any kind of adult content, but are willing to give a tiny bit more wiggle room on erotica, or at least, they just don't notice it in the same way they do Real Porn, but there's nothing I can say other than "be careful and more importantly, be lucky" on that front.

Most of all, I'd say to try to have fun with it and try to enjoy the actual building process if you can - make something pretty and fun to navigate as much as you can, and if you can get some enjoyment out of it, your site users will as well.

[notfinancialadvice]

WordPress Shifts in industry news I am not a part of but enjoy gossiping about

I used to do a a lot of work using WordPress as a system. It's easy, cheap to build and maintain with, etc.

I do not anymore. This has nothing to do with WordPress. It was exclusively a "a few years ago I received the opportunity to bow out of the industry as a graphic designer in order to pursue a cocktail of art, fantasy, economy, and business"

I used to be a customer of Advanced Custom Fields. I am no longer, for the same reason as above, I am no longer a web developer. Their service was good to me and I enjoyed it tremendously while I had it.

I have therefore no stake in this game and thus no public opinion.

And yet I enjoy the drama of it all so here we are.

WordPress is forking.

Or maybe it isn't a fork.

The core, mesmerizing, (and I do not say this lightly) potentially civilization changing beauty of open source software is the ability to meet different, often diametrically opposing, priorities.

"Civilization-changing is kinda heavy language?"

via

No :)

A significant portion of the internet as we know it today is powered by WordPress. It has and will continue to shape the entire scope and scale of internet development for longer than anyone reading this will be alive -- for good and for ill.

WordPress was primarily a blogging system that could build websites as well. With the introduction of externally-based Advanced Custom Fields, it became a powerhouse web builder as well.

The short version: You could easily say "put this image / text / whatever here in the template."

It was a game changer to many smaller scale developers (hi) with a tiny staff. It allowed us (me + team) to grow much more powerful very quickly and very affordably.

Digging into the news further, there is / was chatter about pulling in the core functionality of ACF into WP's main system.

It brings an interesting point to the open source space.

And goes to my original points above.

If you make something open, how much control do you have over it? If you profit from it, how long can this last before it gets pulled into the core?

That is a risk as a developer -- you could potentially lose your business because it gets folded into the larger entity, but on the other hand, until that point, your reward was immediate accessibility to a market / system a million times larger than you, that you had previously no hand in building.

It is a tragedy of the commons.

I had long forgotten this phrase.

I'm familiar with the concept -- a public finite resource is at risk of overuse from all because it is available to all -- it largely joins with the core issue of economics itself -- how do you find balance with finite resources and infinite desires.

It is the nature of art on the internet.

Artists want to make art and it to be seen, they put it online. Audiences do not by nature owe them anything, the art is available to view for free, but without audience support, the art will stop or degrade in posting frequency.

More directly, to the WordPress sphere, what is the responsibility to the core system (thus other users)? What is the responsibility of the users to the core system?

Objectively speaking, building and maintaining a system like WordPress requires a lot of resources.

The open source nature allows for competing priorities to be served provided enough resources, because you can always say "I don't want to follow your path of ABC, I want to do BCD" and then do that.

The open source nature also allows you to say "I made a widget, it costs $100/year"

But the core can say "Hm. That would make our system stronger. Yoink. Now it's ours and is free."

Then you have a market race to push to build the better whatever.

I...

...do not have answers.

To any of this.

I am left realizing.

It feels like macroeconomics and personal economics grinding against each other in a way that is traditionally seen across countries (if not the world) and decades (if not centuries) -- but in this instance, it's a much smaller scale (kinda? WP powers a lot of the internet and influences a significant portion of what it doesn't power).

And weeks and months.

Instead of decades and centuries.

This is a fun piece of bone to chew on.

I freely admit it is fun exclusively because I am not involved. If I were, it would be fucking nerve wracking.

[mysimsloveaffair]

Maia: Dub, I’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness**. *pause* I wanted to tell you for a while but didn’t know how.

There’s a sudden fullness in my stomach as I brace myself for whatever she’s about to say next.

Maia: *continues* I have a mood disorder that causes me to have rapid, erratic, and unpredictable mood swings. It can happen suddenly without warning or reason.

I should say something so her words are not left alone, hanging on a string of vulnerability.

Wade: How bad is it?

Maia: It’s bad enough to require medication, but when I moved away from home - I weaned myself off of them. Now, I control it by watching what I eat and through yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities.

I swallow hard as I take a moment to process what she’s told me. It’s not the worst thing she could have said, but it’s still a lot. I try my best to form a response.

Wade: Okay. Thanks for letting me know.

Maia: I understand if it’s something you’d rather not deal with. Most guys feel that way. I expect it now.

Wade: What? Maia, we all have our issues.

Maia: But—

Wade: You saw the way I was acting last night. I don’t know if that would qualify as normal. But maybe it is. Maybe having some mental challenges is just a part of being a sim. I’m not about to turn my back on you.

Maia suddenly smiles. I open my arms to her, and she squeezes me tight.

Maia: I was so scared to tell you!

Wade: You don’t have to be scared. You can tell me anything.

**Link takes you to my WordPress website

[flowebdesigns-blog]

Why Irish Businesses Should Always Maintain Their Websites

Since so much is pulled up online, your website may be the first interaction a customer has with you. Having a good-looking website can separate businesses in Limerick, Galway and even Dublin from rivals, allowing them to attract new customers.

We have assisted many Irish businesses and what we notice most is that keeping your website up to date helps maintain your online reputation and promotes growth in the future.

In the following sections, we will focus on why maintaining your website is important for your business.

1. First Impressions Matter

You would make sure the area near your store was tidy, fresh and not damaged. What is the point of doing it again in the cyber world?

Most of the time, a potential customer’s first contact with you happens when they visit your site. If the site takes a long time to open, links do not work, the information is old or the appearance is outdated, it gives a feeling that nobody cares. This scares off visitors and weakens your reputation.

If you regularly look after your website, it will continue to be fresh and serve its purpose, making people trust it and enjoy it.

2. Security Should Always Be Considered from the Beginning

More organizations are under cyber attacks and even small businesses are being targeted. Almost all the time, WordPress, Joomla, Magento and other content management systems make security updates to guard against new risks.

If you do not maintaining of your site:

Your customer details could be taken by fraudsters.

A search engine may blacklist your website.

Our maintenance services at Flo Web Design include regular security audits, updates for plugins and malware scans to give you a worry-free website and protect your visitors.

3. SEO depends on regular website maintenance

Google and other search engines prefer websites that get updated and maintained frequently. If a site is slow, features old information or isn’t accessible on mobile, it will be given a lower ranking by search engines.

Keeping your website updated makes it better:

How fast web pages are loading

Mobile responsiveness

Metadata and organized data

Dealing with broken links

Content freshness

As a result, your website becomes more visible to search engines, it gains higher positions and gets more traffic.

4. Improve the way users interact with the application

Website users today want sites that are easy to use and quick to respond. Anything that makes the site slow such as images that don’t load or ancient navigation, will lead them to leave.

Maintaining the website often helps keep:

All the links and pages are accessible.

Pictures and videos are displayed without any errors.

Checkout, buttons and forms work efficiently.

Updates are made to give the program a new look.

A seamless experience for users will make them more likely to stay and possibly become paying customers.

5. Making Sure Your Content is Up-to-Date

Information about companies can vary—such as their prices, services, working hours, contact details, special deals, employees and similar elements. If the changes aren’t reflected on your website, it confuses your customers and decreases trust.

If your site is updated, you demonstrate that your business is lively and interested in its customers.

Our team at Flo Web Design ensures that Irish companies update their content, update their blogs and remove any old materials from their website.

6. This involves backing up and recovering your data

Website crashes can happen for reasons such as plugin conflicts, issues with the server, hacking or making a mistake while deleting something important. If you don’t back up your files often, you could lose everything you have worked on for a long time.

With our maintenance package, your site is backed up automatically, making it easy and quick to restore it and continue your business.

7. The standards of both Compliance and Performance

All Irish businesses should follow the rules set out by GDPR. Failing to keep your contact forms and cookie policies current could result in serious fines and legal issues.

Maintenance done regularly will help your website:

Follows the necessary regulations for data protection.

The website is fast to load on every type of device.

Still works properly after OS and browser updates.

It’s more important to establish trust and eliminate risks than just fulfilling the requirements.

8. Making Your Website Resistant to Future Changes

Technology keeps advancing all the time. Plugins become old, browsers are updated and people’s needs change.

When you maintain your website regularly, it grows with your business. If you add new features, boost e-commerce or update the design, frequent upgrades help you not have to begin again.

How a Retailer in Ireland Benefited from Website Maintenance

A shop in Cork contacted us for help because their site was down for two days. Since the developers failed to update the site’s plugins or security measures for more than a year, the site was breached.

We recovered the site from our backup, removed the malware, updated the plugins and applied the best security measures. By opting for a monthly service package, they haven’t experienced any downtime and now get 35% more online inquiries due to faster performance.

Take action before a problem arises. Keeping your computer well-maintained is like having insurance.

So, What Services Are Part of Website Maintenance with Flo Web Design?

Our services include packages that are customized for businesses in Ireland.

Keeping an eye on security

Ensuring a fast website

Links on your website are checked for breaks

Backup & recovery

Updates on GDPR compliance

Updates to the content (upon request)

We’ll take care of your website’s back end, helping it run as efficiently as you run your business.

Conclusion

Just as you maintain a car regularly, you should keep your website up to date. This rule also applies to the internet. A secure, effective and successful website depends on regular upkeep.

Your website’s updates, security and page issues are all taken care of by Flo Web Design. We handle all the necessary jobs, allowing you to focus on your business.

Want to Maintain Your Site in the Best Way Possible?

We will make sure your website is kept safe, fast and performing at its peak each and every month.

[qbdatabase]

Hello. I am looking for books about the aids crisis that are inclusive of bisexuals too, that talk about how bi people suffered too and so on. Are there any books like that?

Bi America: Myths, Truths, and Struggles of An Invisible Community is a great starting point! This book covers the formation of the bi community, but it also has a section dedicated specifically to AIDs and its impact on bisexual people

Although not specifically focused on AIDs, I also always like recommending Bisexual Men Exist by Vaneet Mehta as a good contemporary look at the current issues facing the community

I'm not sure if you saw it already, but I also have a recommended reading list for World AIDs Day up on my wordpress blog that includes books covering the history of AIDs, the activism programs that rose in response, essays on healthcare written by queer people, memoirs of those impacted by AIDs, and poetry collections

I know that's only a few titles, but I hope that at least points you in the right direction. Thank you for the ask!

[brevoorthistoryofcomics]

WC: ACTION COMICS #343

Well, from the looks of this cover image, we’re about to get a bit more action in this issue of ACTION COMICS. I’m not 100% certain who would have been responsible for it. The actual cover art was done by Curt Swan and George Klein, but they likely would have been working from a sketch provided by somebody else. At around this time, Carmine Infantino was brought in to help improve the impact of…

[choosing-right-hosting-wordpress]

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To read the full guide, visit: Choosing the Right Hosting for High-Traffic WordPress Sites

[ren3gade]

“Matt has also taken drastic actions against people for just disagreeing with him—and communities can only operate effectively with a degree of free speech amongst themselves.” Signatories took significant steps to protect their anonymity, even from each other, using single-use aliases and anonymous email addresses. “There is such a great culture of fear that no one trusted anyone,” the committer said. “Ensuring anonymity allowed us to speak freely and openly.”

Mr. Mullenweg's response:

Thank you, I have meditated. I’m happy to meet with people on specific proposals and specific changes, but it’s hard to engage or take action with this. I understand that people don’t like the current setup, and I’m very open to experiments to try different structures, but they need to work better for our users. This is too vague… be specific with names, what work they’ll do, and what outcomes we should expect in what timeframe.

Sure, Jan.

This is not a one-man show. This is a massive ecosystem that requires community governance.

“The volatility of the self-governing BDFL (benevolent dictator for life) model has become clearer than ever.” The letter concludes with a call for constructive dialogue: “We implore Matt Mullenweg to meditate on these objections and propose community-minded solutions.”

The ask isn't vague. They're saying one guy shouldn't be in charge of absolutely everything and operate unilaterally, and they're right.

And, if I may be so bold, the onus is on the dictator to allow the constitutional limits necessary to reform the system. Because he's the only one who currently has the power to do that, and until he takes concrete steps toward change, no one will trust it.

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

THE HEAVIEST OF HEAVIES TAKING ON THE BADDEST ANTI-HERO IN THE DARK AGE OF COMICS.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on promotional advertisements for "SPAWN" Vol. 1 #8-11 (1993), published throughout various issues of Image Comics.

MINI-OVERVIEW: "In 1992, seven superstar artists left Marvel to form Image Comics.  While their comics were a runaway success right off the bat, they faced criticism that the writing wasn’t very good, since the artwork took priority.

In response, Image’s Todd McFarlane invited four of the most critically acclaimed comic book writers to each write an issue of his series "SPAWN."  In this highly publicized event, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Dave Sim, and Frank Miller were set to write "Spawn" #8-11, respectively."

-- CONCRETE GRAY (WordPress), "Comics Written by Alan Moore, then by Grant Morrison," published March 26, 2019

Source: https://tractorforklift.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/comics-written-by-alan-moore-then-by-grant-morrison.

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[wpwebsitefix]

The Significance of Regular Maintenance for Your WordPress Site

WordPress stands as one of the leading content management platforms, driving millions of websites across the globe. Its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use make it a go-to platform for businesses, bloggers, and eCommerce stores. Much like a car needs routine maintenance to run smoothly, your WordPress site demands regular care to maintain peak performance, strong security, and a seamless user experience.

Why Regular Maintenance Matters

Improved Website Security

Frequent updates to the WordPress core, plugins, and themes safeguard your site against security risks. Neglecting updates can leave your site exposed to hackers, malware, and data breaches.

Enhanced Performance and Speed

A sluggish website can deter visitors and harm your visibility in search engine results Regular maintenance involves optimizing your site’s performance by clearing cache, minimizing scripts, and addressing server-related issues. These steps ensure a seamless and fast browsing experience for visitors.

Better SEO Rankings

Search engines like Google prioritize websites that are fast, secure, and free of errors. Maintenance activities such as fixing broken links, updating content, and optimizing images can improve your site's SEO, helping you rank higher in search results.

User Experience (UX) Improvement

Old themes, malfunctioning links, and sluggish pages can annoy visitors and increase bounce rates. Consistent upkeep guarantees your site remains user-friendly, with operational features, seamless navigation, and compelling content.

Key Aspects of WordPress Maintenance

WordPress consistently publishes updates to enhance performance and address security vulnerabilities. Maintaining up-to-date core, plugins, and themes is vital for reducing risks and ensuring flawless compatibility.

Backups: Your Safety Net

A dependable backup system allows you to swiftly recover your site in the event of accidental data loss, failed updates, or cyber threats. Implement regular backups to safeguard your information and reduce the chance of downtime."

Database Optimization

Over time, your WordPress database may gather clutter like spam comments, redundant post revisions, and obsolete records. Streamlining your database boosts site performance and frees up valuable storage space.

Security Checks

Use security plugins to monitor your site for malware, unauthorized logins, and other potential threats. Regular scans and firewall settings can safeguard your site from harmful attacks.

Broken Link Fixes

Broken links harm user experience and SEO. Conduct regular checks to identify and fix these issues, ensuring a smooth browsing journey for your visitors.

Content Review and Update

Consistently evaluate your content for relevance, correctness, and audience interaction.. Refreshing outdated blog posts or removing irrelevant information ensures your site remains current and beneficial to visitors."

Performance Testing

Test your site’s speed and responsiveness across different devices and browsers. Platforms like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix offer valuable insights to pinpoint opportunities for optimization.

Consequences of Skipping Maintenance

Failing to maintain your WordPress site can lead to serious repercussions:

Increased Downtime: Neglected sites are more prone to crashes, especially after updates.

Loss of Traffic and Revenue: Security breaches or slow loading times can deter visitors, affecting both traffic and sales.

SEO Penalties: Issues like broken links or outdated content can harm your search engine rankings.

Higher Repair Costs: Fixing a neglected site can be more expensive than regular upkeep.

DIY vs. Professional Maintenance

Tips for Regular WordPress Maintenance

Schedule weekly or monthly maintenance tasks.

Use reliable tools and plugins for backups, security, and performance optimization.

Monitor your site's uptime and analytics to identify potential issues early.

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[kimmiessimmies]

"So what's the deal with James and Sadie?"

Today, I posted this post as my response to a tag. In the comments on that post, I was asked if James and Sadie were together now.

I think that's a very legitimate question, so I thought I'd make a post about it. I understand things may be blurry by now. After all, it's been a while since we've seen James and Sadie together in the context of the story, and after the holiday AU posts and other suggestive remarks made about them by myself and other characters, I understand it may have gotten a bit confusing by now.

TL;DR:

James and Sadie are not together, though they have a strong and quite special friendship. Yet I feel the chemistry and ship it along with pretty much everyone else, so I am very okay with using them in tag- and ask game things as if they were together.

The longer story? ⬇️

I decided to do a short summary of where James and Sadie stand in relation to each other:

Current date in the timeline of the story: Early March 08.

Underlined dates are links to the referred chapters on my WordPress blog

October 07: While many things happened before (which are probably also good to know), we need to start somewhere, and this is where everything changes... Sadie, Finn and Rachel start university. Sadie is looking forward to being reunited with Daniel again and goes on a date with him. But as she tells him what she's been up to while they were apart, including her friends-with-benefits situation with Finn, it suddenly hits her she actually caught feelings for Finn... She tells Finn (who also has feelings for her). But also says she needs time to figure stuff out. As she's sitting on a bench thinking things through, she is joined by James. He tells her he's missed her (in the band) and asks her to rejoin. She wants nothing more. And everyone reading this saw the chemistry...

November 07: James and Sadie go to Bridgeport together for an interview about The Hot Wings and spend a night in a hotel room. Sadie has a very heated dream about James, which confuses her greatly.

December 07: Still struggling with everything she feels, Sadie does realise what she once had with Dan is in the past and she tells him so. They let go of each other for good now but remain on good terms. Meanwhile, the sexual tension between James and Sadie, on stage, continues to rise.

January 08: It's the day of the debut album release for The Hot Wings! Emotions and sexual tensions run high. After their performance, Finn comes up to Sadie and asks her where they stand. Has she finally figured out what she wants and is it maybe him? Sadie feels overwhelmed and tells him she needs more time. He gets angry, tells her she can forget all about it then and later she sees him talking to a girl at the bar. All emotions combined, Sadie and James go home together and end up getting the release they needed (in other words, have sex). They end up talking for a long time afterwards during which James talks a little bit about his internal conflicts and issues with love and romance and Sadie admits to herself and to James she's in love with Finn, but has been scared to allow herself to be because of her history with him.

Still January 08: The day after the release performance, it doesn't take long until everyone in the house/ friend groups/band knows James and Sadie slept together and *everyone* has an opinion... Feeling alone and like everyone hates her, Sadie goes for a run, in the snow, to clear her mind. As she sits down on a bench, she gets so cold and feels the cold actually numbs the thoughts on her mind, so she stays out... James notices her sitting there and takes her in from the cold, helps her to warm up and after she's cried out, they have an honest and quite deep conversation in which James tells her about self destructive things he has done. This night brings them closer emotionally.

February 08: The friendship that has developed between James and Sadie is very close, very grounded and rather special. They spend every night together, in close embrace, because they understand each other in a way others don't, but they're not having sex, they're not even kissing. It's not romance. They say.

And that's where we're at right now. The upcoming chapter will bring more changes...

THAT SAID...

I know the Jadie ship is strongly sailing, and my dears, I'm SO on board. Time will tell if they will actually be together or end up with other people as originally intended. But I see the chemistry, I feel the chemistry and when I get the chance I go with the chemistry. Be it in an AU, a random photoshoot or a tag-/askgame.

[nh-801]

@wordpress @wordpressvip

I started a WordPress blog only this year, but I fell in love with it instantly.

It was a careful decision, after a long period of deliberation between several different content management sites, but I chose WordPress because I felt that it had long-lasting capability in an ephemeral fast-paced internet. I've seen so many sites designed to host static content (like what I plan to post) change drastically and wither up and die, and I wanted a sustainable long-term archive for my life's work (fiction-writing, and writing articles about writing-craft) that I love so much.

Of course, WordPress even surpassed my initial expectations! I'm able to craft my blog ('The Notebook') to have that homemade Web 2.0 feel without being forced to add too many intrusive features that make me and my visitors uncomfortable. I can post my book reviews there to connect with my beloved book club even several hundred miles away from everyone else. My original recipe for biscuit cake with a biscuit base with can finally be seen and baked by the rest of the world too.

I love this product so much, but I'm concerned about its future now. I unexpectedly find myself doubting that initial decision to choose WordPress – and so soon after choosing it. Because it now looks *far* more unstable, more disreputable, more unsustainable than it has always been.

CEO Matt had always been quiet and inoffensive before, as good CEOs for sustainable long-term products that want to remain stable on the modern internet should be. But recently, he has taken to acting in an erratic, concerning way.

People have been losing trust in Automattic en-masse because of his immature cross-platform tantrums and alarming violations of data privacy laws – all in response to an issue that his product was at fault for; for its faulty, archaic automated content moderation system and appeal system. The flaws are gaping, and it's appalling for the most obvious of them to not even be acknowledged.

I implore you to take corrective action, at the very least to save Wordpress from sinking with this ship Matt is determined to go down with. Even if you dump this hellsite, poor WordPress is still going to be stuck with that idiot. Make the interim CEO permanent if you have to. WordPress means so much more than this, means so much to me, and has so much value that it's not worth losing.

TL/DR: Please act to save WordPress – I've come to love it a lot and I don't want it to die.

[northwoodsfan]

What Will You Do With Jesus?

Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭15‬The atheist doubts His existence. The skeptic doubts his deity and judges Him according to those who claim to follow him. Some see him as a man of love. Who do YOU say he is? What will you do with Jesus? Our response determines our outlook on life. Our response determines how we respond to issues of race, gender and sexual…