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That would be beautiful next level to his insane public breakdown.

Honestly though, I feel very genuinely sorry for him, and very sad for him.

Clearly something has cracked and it’s unimaginable being on the pedestal he’s been on for as long as he’s been on it. His friends are not looking out for him, which makes me wonder if he has any friends capable of telling him “stop”.

Matt, if you’re reading (which, c’mon, we all know you anlmost certainly are!) please stop.

It’s not too late to save yourself, to save your mental health, and to save your reputation.

Don’t dig your heels in, and don’t play chicken on the railroad tracks the lawyers are laying out for you.

Stop, and focus on the next stage of your journey, your legacy, and let the great work you did speak for itself, rather than be tainted.

You are not Wordpress, and your identify should not be so tied to Wordpress to the degree that is suggested by the way you are conducting yourself in recent times.


All of this I agree with.




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