[theme-reviewers] Why can't theme authors have a second version of a theme?

[Trent Lapinski]

Otto,

> Point of order: The TRT Admins, including Emil, absolutely do have the power to change the rules. They are, in fact, the only ones who can. 


The TRT has been over ruled by the WordPress Foundation, Matt himself, and has been greatly influenced by Automattic and Audrey Capitol.

This situation is highly political with many different factions, and people in power at play. I know this because I’ve met all of you, and I’ve witnessed it, I’ve attended WordCamps, Community Summits, and this is simply the nature of the beast.

The TRT is subject to several governing bodies and influences of which it has no control over. Technically I’m a member of the TRT, and I’ve been here just as long as some of you, and my say in this matter is essentially moot.

All I can do is make a logical request to be able to reuse my brand name. 

Please stay on topic, and purpose a solution that fits your principles because basically unless you give me the thumbs up its pretty clear this issue is dead and I’m not getting anywhere and we’re just wasting everyones time right now.

--Trent Lapinski
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On Sep 26, 2014, at 5:30 PM, Otto <otto at ottodestruct.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Trent Lapinski <trent at cyberchimps.com> wrote:
> I brought this to the list to bring it to the attention of other admins and to get input from the community. There was no point in arguing with you over it, as you’re simply following the rules you have no power to change.
> 
> Point of order: The TRT Admins, including Emil, absolutely do have the power to change the rules. They are, in fact, the only ones who can. 
> 
> The theme review guidelines are created and maintained by the TRT Admins, advised by the theme reviewers.
> 
> -Otto
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