[wp-hackers] Plugin update & security / privacy

[Matt Mullenweg]

Doug Stewart wrote:
> The problem is I kinda saw this reaction coming and, had Matt not
> reacted quickly and /. not posted the correction, further damage to
> WP's overall reputation could have been done, and fast.

As long as accurate information is available to reasonable people, I 
think WordPress will be fine. There is *a lot* of FUD and outright lies 
spread about the project by people with various motivations but truth is 
the best defense. (And continuing to have a kickass product.)

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Matt Mullenweg
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