“Since we took external investment we need a liquidity event.” – GitLab

re LB

everyone: "oh no github was bought by microsoft! our open source projects were too centralized on a company with no clear business strategy other than acquisition!"

everyone: *moves to gitlab*

gitlab: hi y'all we have no clear business strategy other than acquisition, but don't worry!!! https://twitter.com/sytses/status/1003415290368028672

@chr why can't businesses be happy just providing a decent service?