[eevilspock]

I feel that much of the negative comments are a defensive reaction. Coming to Hacker News and pointing out, even if indirectly, that the tricks of the startup trade are of questionable morality is like showing up at an decadent dinner party and pulling out photos of starving third world children.

[slurgfest]

Which tricks?

[eevilspock]

Even more telling is that my statement above is getting downvotes, and only established users even have that power.