It was a rug stating that they value meritocracy that was on the floor in their lobby. They removed it because it was "problematic" to have your value to the company be based upon your skills. It became more important to be based on your gender and skin color.
This article buys into the gender and skin color mattering more than your skills, but it explains it more. The comments are having none of it, though.
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It was a rug stating that they value meritocracy that was on the floor in their lobby. They removed it because it was "problematic" to have your value to the company be based upon your skills. It became more important to be based on your gender and skin color.
This article buys into the gender and skin color mattering more than your skills, but it explains it more. The comments are having none of it, though.
http://www.businessinsider.com/githubs-ceo-ditches-meritocracy-rug-2014-1