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Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
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[–] Dekkia@this.doesnotcut.it 32 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Migrating to WordPress now is an interesting choice, considering all the drama they're in right now.

[–] DoPeopleLookHere@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

If it helps make more sense, WordPress owns tumblr.

[–] golden_calf@lemmy.world 28 points 1 week ago

I thought so too but the people who own Tumblr now are the same people causing that drama.

[–] vanderbilt@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

I’ve been second guessing WP deployments as well, but I think the most likely outcome is a community fork once Mullenweg’s brain rot affects commercial interests too much.