Automattic signs pledge not to build Muslim registry

Automattic, which owns WordPress.com and a number of other web development and publishing tools, has signed a pledge not to help build a Muslim registry.

Source: WordPress.com parent company Automattic signs pledge not to build Muslim registry – The Verge

In addition to Matt signing on behalf of the company and a large group PR, I added myself as well. I truly hope this is a silly exercise and no one would actually try to do this, but I’ve been surprised by less in the last few months.