GitHub is undergoing a full-blown overhaul as execs and employees depart 10 years ago
There's real fear about a user driven backlash against policies coming down the pipe. One recent slide deck was titled "Kill Your Idols?" and examined ways to prevent a LinkedIn esque reputation from forming during proposed policy changes to accelerate growth.
I make no claims as to the accuracy of this information or any relationship with GitHub. All assertions should be considered parody.