Pinapple gate, WP support fund, and WP Community Collective Gets Official
🍍 Pineapple Gate: The Checkbox Saga Concludes
Remember that quirky pineapple pizza checkbox on WordPress.org? Well, the people have spoken. After 81.2% of users voted against making it mandatory (and 58.3% boldly declared pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza), it’s now optional.
The change came after Mika Epstein filed a Trac ticket, and Matt Mullenweg quickly backed the move. Some community members, like Patricia BT, suggested replacing it with something more professional – perhaps a Code of Conduct acknowledgment.
One Reddit user gave
the checkbox a proper sendoff:
“The Pineapple is dead! Long live the Pineapple!”
🌎 Breaking Barriers: Support Inclusion in Tech Goes Continental
Good news for WordPress enthusiasts in the Americas! Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) is expanding its reach. Founded by Winstina Hughes, the program now offers $240 grants to help underrepresented groups participate in WordPress events across Europe, Asia, Africa, and now North and South America.
Mark your calendars:
– January 2025: Public directory opens
– March 2025: Grant selections begin
– Four grants available per region
🏢 The People’s Voice: WP Community Collective Gets Official
Big moves from the WP Community Collective! They’ve officially incorporated as a California nonprofit, with Sé Reed at the helm as President & CEO. Their mission? Give the WordPress community a proper seat at the table.
Source: @sereedmedia
What’s cooking:
– 501(c)(6) status pending
– $5 minimum membership
– New Slack workspace for members
– Business tiers coming in 2025
– Charitable subsidiary in the works
Despite a hiccup with their fiscal host earlier this year, WPCC is pushing forward with plans for accessibility and DEIB initiatives.
What’s Next?
The WordPress community keeps evolving. From silly checkboxes to serious inclusion efforts, it’s clear that change comes in all shapes and sizes. Stay tuned as these stories develop.
Keep building,
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