WordPress.com and Tumblr have joined forces to keep publishing safe for democracy. Now, whether you publish with Tumblr or WordPress.com (or both!), you’re part of the same big, happy family. So share your thoughts. Sell your goods. Build a fan base. Design a portfolio. However you chase your bliss, we’re here to nourish and support you. And what a delicious new combination we make! WordPress folks, see how simple it is to follow Tumblr sites via the WordPress.com Reader. Fans of both WordPress and Tumblr, find out how to sync up your WordPress and Tumblr blogs via Publicize. It’s easy! It’s fun! And with WordPress and Tumblr, you own your content. Mmm, that really satisfies. Illustration by Allan Cole.