[joey_bob]

We've never been accepted, but my experience with application process indicates this isn't strictly true. We're not getting any more charismatic, but they have continued to show interest in us applying. Not sure if that's what everyone gets or not.

[from-nibly]

They are never going to tell you to not apply. Why would they close that door?

There is no, no. They tell everyone "maybe next time."

[madeofpalk]

Well there’s applying, and then there’s offering the interview.

[sangnoir]

VC notoriously rarely ever say "no"[1] - just in case.

1. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38677251

[FreakLegion]

Read the thread beyond the top-most comment. It's true that there's a long tail of wannabes who play this game, but reputable VCs don't mince words.

[Kwpolska]

> reputable VCs

Nice oxymoron you got here.

[pierat]

VC's rhyme with feces, and share many attributes.

[pas]

but if your product works you get more confident, no?