[BitGeek]

You're giving me rumor and second hand inuendo and no stats. You say you can't remember them offhand, but I don't think you ever heard any-- that weren't made up on the spot.

The fact of the matter is, there are many very successful startups in Seattle, Portland, Chicago, New York, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, etc. etc. etc.

People in the BAY AREA think that the BAY AREA is necessary for success for a startup.

But they are not taking from any kind of a scientific knowledge.

Its just provincial arrogance.