[bogomipz]

I get what you are saying but remember founders and execs need quality people to build and maintain a successful company. Its unlikely that you will be fired for this. I think if you went and told everyone within earshot that you did this it might problematic but if you kept it to yourself and did it discretely I think its unlikely to cause problems. Also like I mentioned ask these companies(and theres on a couple) if they sold options for your company before.

As far as psychos and/or the cult mentality, my view is that I wouldn't want to work there anyway but thats me.