> They joined the company knowing that they weren't getting any equity. Lots of people join companies on bad terms either because they don't realize the terms

> They joined the company knowing that they weren't getting any equity. Lots of people join companies on bad terms either because they don't realize the terms are bad or because they're desperate for any kind of income. That doesn't absolve the company of any blame for mistreating its workers. (I'm not necessarily suggesting that PoF was actually giving bad terms, it's possible they were paying amazing salaries)