WordPress needs to learn what criticism. Some posts on here, even from back in the Jeff’s day…COULD be interpreted as criticism. Should Jeff, Justin and Sarah be banned from speaking, sponsoring, attending?

So many people on the comments have criticized Gutenberg. Some have said Gutenberg sucks.

There are many aspects of WordPress that has been criticized in the past by thousands of people over the years. Should they be banned?

I have criticized at abusive notification “hey rate my plugin”, “hey subscribe to my newsletter” “hey, upgrade to pro” even though we clicked on the dismiss link.

I do not like censorship.

There is nothing wrong with criticizing WordPress. Nothing wrong with some competition. I remember growing up PC vs MAC commercials. I even seen Coke vs Pepsi commercials.

I have criticized WordCamp organizers at some WordCamps. Legitimate criticism. Shall I be banned for that?

I have attended WordCamps. I have even volunteered at WordCamps. I have not volunteered in a few years lately. Shall I be banned?

WordCamp and the overall WordPress Community should be open to all. Not a tiny minority deciding for the rest.

I remember someone going to a WordCamp event and wearing a MAGA hat. For anyone who isn’t into politicis. Make America Great Again. It was Donald Trump’s slogan during his political life.

So many members of the community would be in violation of these new changes, including Sarah Gooding and Justin Tadlock. Shall both of them and community members be banned because of criticism of elements of the WordPress Community? Of course not.

We live in 2021 where everyone gets easily offended, even with legitimate criticism.

I know some of you might criticize me for my comments above…feel free to do it. I won’t ban you from anything.