[johnyzee]

... Which is now going to be closed down.

I have to echo the sentiments of another poster in this thread - what is the point if your startup is just an elaborate job application process? Now a really cool app will be shut down, and a couple of guys will land a job at Facebook. Seems like a net loss to me.

[paraschopra]

Ultimately the founders are maximizing their net gain and this offer may seem best to them, at this point of time.