[mfieldhouse]

What gives you that impression? Where did you get the numbers from?

I reckon RoR is faster for rapid prototyping and development of new features so I'd choose that in the beginning for a one or two man startup.

Later on if there's anything in particular you need that Python does, you can always recode once you're profitable.

[pestaa]

Recode once profitable? That's one of the easiest ways to lose momentum.