Eugen RochkoAug 12, 2019

Automattic (Wordpress.com) has purchased Tumblr

https://poststatus.com/automattic-has-purchased-tumblr/

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Automattic, WordPress.com owner, acquires Tumblr

Automattic, the makers of WordPress.com, purchased Tumblr from Verizon for ~$3 million, compared to the staggering $1.1 billion Yahoo! paid.

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Show threadEugen RochkoAug 12, 2019
"Mr. Mullenweg said his company intends to maintain the existing policy that bans adult content"
Show threadSven Brier
@Gargron People should switch to https://wordpress.org .
Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS - WordPress.org

Open source software which you can use to easily create a beautiful website, blog, or app.

WordPress.org
Aug 12, 2019 at 8:49pmWeb
Show threadFTL0Aug 14, 2019
@svenbrier Why?
Show threadSven BrierAug 14, 2019
@ftl0 Because you install the software, on you own webspace and therefore have full control over it and your content.
Show threadFTL0Aug 14, 2019
@svenbrier Asked and answered! Thanks.
Show threadSven BrierAug 14, 2019
@ftl0 You're welcome.