Ok that's a fair point, and I just read the article again with this in mind. I understand where you (and the author) are coming from. My strong reaction came f

Ok that's a fair point, and I just read the article again with this in mind. I understand where you (and the author) are coming from. My strong reaction came from "all the obvious ideas are taken" and I still think you can build a billion-dollar company from your bedroom. I actually agree with the author that the YC model of accomplishing something huge and meaningful and hockey-stick-like in 12 weeks is unrealistic. (I actually think it's been unrealistic from the start but that's a different argument for a different time). Thanks for pointing this out! The core of my response still stands but I see the nuance of the author's post now.