[djm_]

Fully agreed, I still find it helpful to judge the response and general attitude of the company in question though.

In this instance, it was exactly what I was hoping for.

[beachstartup]

the problem is in many circumstances the entire management or operations teams can be forcibly removed by investors etc. many of these companies are all volatile, high growth venture-backed companies with financial and corporate shenanigans being pulled left and right.

i wouldn't say the risk is attitude, or intentions. you know what they say about good intentions...