Update on Julie Horvath's Departure
I am just reading about all this now.<p>First of all, the main theme that resonates with me is that no company is immune to these things no matter how much "special" or "different" they are.<p>At this point, I don't completely accept everything Horvath is saying nor do I believe what she is saying is all lies. The truth as is always the case is never black and white. What I do accept is that there is definitely serious issues that need to be taken a look at that have been brought up.<p>Github did not need to respond and I believe they responded quite well. There response cannot be point by point rebuttal or a statement of denial.<p>It's a measured response stating that they are taking action to look into the issues. Putting a founder on leave is a major decision and sends the message to Github's employees and the rest of the community that they are taking this seriously. My takeaway from the response was recognition that Horvath's assertions are with weight and they will not shy away from investigation.<p>There is no doubt that Horvath's assertions have made Github deal with this. Having a founder be involved would likely have swept all of this under the rug.<p>I commend Horath's for speaking out. I am certain it wasn't an easy decision and very painful.<p>I also commend Github for having the CEO write this response instead of hiding behind a shield of legalese.<p>I do believe something will come out from this for the positive. There are too many great people within Github that do not need to be there that will now have an opportunity to take a reality check and assess for themselves Horvath's claims and drive for change.<p>The founder may be the most in the hot seat. Github may use this as the "last straw" of many straws that may have been already bulging at the camel's back to exit the founder.