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If it makes you feel better to knock the author down a peg, by all means. But don't equate the two. The author built software and expected professional discuss
by Elessar 11y ago
If it makes you feel better to knock the author down a peg, by all means.
But don't equate the two. The author built software and expected professional discussion about a business opportunity. Billy attempted to take everything using his 'existing' incorporation that was against the rules.
These actions are not equal, and the author highlights that there were plenty of warning indicators he should have, but did not pay attention to.
- chipgap98 11y agoI didn't write this to comment to "knock the author down a peg". From the facts of the story, my sympathies totally lie with the author. But the way he comes off is as entitled and arrogant. There is no reason that I can't feel that Billy was in the wrong, but I also dislike the author's attitude.
- gress 11y agoThe author is upset at a blatant attempt to take advantage of him. Isn't that appropriate?
- lmartel 11y agoEntitled to what? Entitled to ownership of IP he produced? Entitled to the 0.4% equity stake that they agreed upon at the beginning? The backlash in this thread is mindboggling. The author's "attitude" seems pretty appropriate for someone who was very recently betrayed by a team member. I understand if you don't like the "nerds vs jocks" imagery but frankly that's not arrogance, it's colorful storytelling.
- strickjb9 11y agoI agree with you, what did the author think was going to come out of a Startup/hacking weekend? You are basically giving away your talents at those events. One has to manage expectations better, and also avoid the Billys of the world.
- mgkimsal 11y ago"You are basically giving away your talents at those events" No, you're entering in to a team relationship with others, and sharing your talents with those people.