Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Well, it's kind of a truism that many people in business are concerned only with what they can get away with. In my own line of work, I've seen seven figure licensing deals ignored because the smaller party didn't have the means to litigate. CEO's coaxing contractors to start work on a verbal agreement then refusing to remunerate because there was no signed contract. Et cetera, et cetera...

Whether you choose to be the type who screws others is a matter of your personal code. But despite your honor or lack of it, you will be screwed at some point. When it happens, how you choose to react may well have an influence on whether it happens again...

I wish Arrington all the best in this, if he has the cash to burn.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: