[mason55]

> If you guys think it's a harsh reality that companies do the stuff in this article... I guess I am curious if you guys have worked at venture funded startups?

I've worked at three including one medium sized exit and never experienced what's in the article or your post.

[hawkice]

Congratulations! :) Startups are more fun without these things (I think that's the implication of the article as well).