[systemvoltage]

Startup life is considered slavery by HN demographics, so the possibility of upending Big Tech is not even up for discussion anymore.

It's difficult to not feel resentful.

[eitland]

I don't think this is completely true.

What HNers often complain about is companies that run "cargo cult" start ups, pretend to be "family" but only one way.

I've been here since at least 2009 according to ny profile.

[ethelward]

I'd say that life at startups paying peanuts and expecting rockstars is considered slavery, not startup life in general.