I think what I don't appreciate is how many people are trying to calm peoples fears about the acquisition.

Feels like a parent chiding a kid

I guess Github was in worse shape than they looked like on the outside. Happens; the fact that the 3 founders made a fortune off of this is unfortunate.

One of those founders stepped down and yet he still won.

It's just a game; wether you play blackjack or poker or big stakes with companies.