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VC's and YC have burned a lot of credibility overnight with their tech employees during this mask-off moment. I wouldn't be surprised if this forum harbors long term resentment, lack of respect, and a more adversarial relationship going forward. I haven't ever seen such a large lack of respect for them as the past couple days. This industry has gone full Wall St. The next generation of individualist, regulation-disruption startup founders will be reconsidering the YC club a bit more...



The post by Gary Tan on here yesterday was actually shocking for me.


Would you mind to share the post?


Why?


Link?



> VC's and YC have burned a lot of credibility overnight with their tech employees during this mask-off moment

Why? It should be other way round. They worked hard to make sure that payrolls are met and jobs are secure, that is my most important expectation from my management and investors.


Now that the bailout is done, I hope these guys stop tweeting for the sake of everyone’s sanity.




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