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I'm glad someone has finally went out of their way to point this out. Props to Pando Daily. I too have noticed that TechCrunch will publish anything with YC's

I'm glad someone has finally went out of their way to point this out. Props to Pando Daily. I too have noticed that TechCrunch will publish anything with YC's name on it - even from the outside, you can tell that the two parties have a really curious direct relationship. Despite this odd arrangement, TechCrunch writers still do not disclose it on their individual profiles (even though they may go as far as disclosing who they are dating and what loose connection that personal relationship might have to their excuse of "reporting"). By having a strong hold on TC, Ycombinator can distort the public opinion around it even if it has wronged someone. Journalism should be free-thinking and not just morph into whatever opinion YC likes best and that suits them. I wonder how many journalists Ycombinator has strong armed into publishing stuff they like by denying them access to demo day or "exclusives" on their companies. It also frustrates me because I have friends who aren't in YC but constantly grinding it out and working on their startups - how come they can't easily get on TC as well? How many real, actual stories have we missed out on just because a new YC company is entering the scene and feels compelled to occupy the very self-entitled YC showcase that is TechCrunch?

narrowrail 11y ago
I stopped reading TC in 2010 and haven't looked at it since. I read the comments here when linked to TC without ever bothering to click through. I am not sure why you seem angry that YC would cultivate a relationship with a "tech" blog? Does that really make sense?
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bahahah 11y ago
This is the way media/PR works in the US. The media markets and develops a consumer base, and then sells or exercises its influence over those consumers to its customers. You generally think of this as just advertising mixed in with the medium, but most articles are specifically placed. Other articles are just fluff to reinforce the marketing identity. Institutions that stick to authentic journalism can not compete against those supporting capital interests, and most consumers can not tell the difference. I am just really curious how the cash or influence flows. Does a YC partner have a majority or significant investment in TC? Do you just pay flat out for coverage? Do high ranking journalists, editors, or partners at TC have capital interests strongly connected to YC?
dang 11y ago
Why did you post this comment using the account that posted the story, then delete it and post it with another account, then delete that and make a new account to post it?
- probably_wrong 11y ago
  Maybe (s)he is trying to get kicked out of HN too?

narrowrail 11y ago

I stopped reading TC in 2010 and haven't looked at it since. I read the comments here when linked to TC without ever bothering to click through. I am not sure why you seem angry that YC would cultivate a relationship with a "tech" blog? Does that really make sense?

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bahahah 11y ago

This is the way media/PR works in the US. The media markets and develops a consumer base, and then sells or exercises its influence over those consumers to its customers. You generally think of this as just advertising mixed in with the medium, but most articles are specifically placed. Other articles are just fluff to reinforce the marketing identity. Institutions that stick to authentic journalism can not compete against those supporting capital interests, and most consumers can not tell the difference. I am just really curious how the cash or influence flows. Does a YC partner have a majority or significant investment in TC? Do you just pay flat out for coverage? Do high ranking journalists, editors, or partners at TC have capital interests strongly connected to YC?

dang 11y ago

Why did you post this comment using the account that posted the story, then delete it and post it with another account, then delete that and make a new account to post it?

probably_wrong 11y ago
Maybe (s)he is trying to get kicked out of HN too?