There was no reason to leave GitHub.
People started boycotting GitHub before GitHub even did anything wrong.
People started boycotting GitHub before GitHub even did anything wrong.
1. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19182956
2. https://tech.slashdot.org/story/13/12/14/1618239/github-take...
To me, not knowing when or why my software might be dropped is a fatal flaw for a service that exists to serve source code.
Acquisitions happen all the time, but how many of those acquiring companies experience an almost immediate "mass exodus" of users? (I'm sure there have been others in recent history but I'm having trouble thinking of any at the moment -- other than GitHub, of course.)
Perhaps you should ask yourself why?
Why would all of those people immediately up and leave and boycott GitHub, especially "before GitHub even did anything wrong"?
Microsoft has certainly pulled the wool over the eyes of many... but some of us have both 1) been around for a while and 2) have a very good memory.
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By the way... you aren't exactly "new" here, so surely you're aware that it's considered appropriate to disclose any relevant affiliations when commenting?
I spoke out against people moving out before I joined them. I certainly don't try to hide where I work :)
Thank you though, I'll add it to my bio.
edit: Ah I see you work for Microsoft. In that case it's not surprising you are stating that there are no reasons to leave
Although I should say, I am pretty pissed off about them blocking Iran. Would've rather seen Microsoft apply for a sanctions waiver for github.