The WordPress community is in turmoil as the open-source platform's founder, Matt Mullenweg, has been embroiled in a heated dispute with the web hosting company WP Engine. The dispute has led to WordPress suspending several of its free services, citing the need for its volunteers to have a break during the holiday season. However, the real reason behind the suspension is the ongoing legal battle between WordPress and WP Engine. Mullenweg has been accused by WP Engine of unfairly benefiting from the services provided by the hosting company. In response, WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against WordPress, seeking to recover the costs incurred in providing these services. The dispute has been ongoing for several months, with both sides making public statements and taking legal action. In a surprising move, WordPress has announced that it will no longer provide free services to users who have an account with WP Engine. This decision has been met with criticism from the WordPress community, with many users expressing their outrage on social media. The dispute between WordPress and WP Engine has been ongoing for several months and shows no signs of resolution. The legal battle has been characterized by a high level of animosity between the two parties, with each side accusing the other of unfair business practices. The suspension of free services is the latest development in this ongoing saga, and it remains to be seen how the dispute will ultimately be resolved.