You are aware this is his website, right? A large proportion of people are here specifically because of PG and his endeavours, of course he's going to get lots

You are aware this is his website, right? A large proportion of people are here specifically because of PG and his endeavours, of course he's going to get lots of upvotes. Even if you don't agree with him, he's worth listening to, particularly if you have any aspirations to join YC.