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I don't really buy this for a number of reasons, which is not to say that YC companies don't do exclusives with TC, but the author makes it sound way too shady.

• netcan 18y ago
  I think the more interesting question might be why does this sound shady. It's not coincidental. People have a tendency to regard press 'deals' as very shady and be very suspicious that they are occurring.
  • qhoxie 18y ago
    It only sounds shady the way the author spins it. PG explained it in plain language above, and it sounds normal there.
  • wmf 18y ago
    Exclusives are shady because companies use them to "buy" uncritical press coverage. It's not clear that there are any exclusives here, though.