On that topic of breaking down what he wrote .. this is a cross-comment I also left on TC. Ted writes: “As is Michael Arrington’s usual style, he is showing hi

On that topic of breaking down what he wrote .. this is a cross-comment I also left on TC. Ted writes: “As is Michael Arrington’s usual style, he is showing his personal vendetta against me to mischaracterize what I’ve said.” Uhh, let’s see. Ted’s usual style is to write cruel things to mischaracterize other startups, largely writing nasty things to make them look bad, feel bad. And yes, mostly all that he wrote was personal. Careful analysis my ass. Ted writes: “My priorities have changed. I am now facing fatherhood, and I want to do what is best for my family.” And these guys whose startups you delightfully enjoyed tearing into pieces, did they not have their own families that they have to support? Some of them may not have children of their own, but do they not have an aging father and mother who just needs some financial support? Perhaps a sibling that they are trying to help put through college? EVERYONE has their priorities. If you think you’re the only one who faces shifting priorities in life, you’re just plain dumb. Ted writes: “This is horrifically irresponsible on Michael’s part, but that sort of thing is to be expected. Michael, you should be ashamed of yourself.” Ted, you’re known for not exactly being that friendly to startups. Your notoriety is infamous, such that your ill intent is more that “sort of” to be expected - it’s pretty much ALL that anyone can expect from you when you open your mouth. It is you, who should be ashamed of yourself. Last but not least, Arrington’s contribution to startups is at best, a lot, and at worse, greater than zero. This is an unbiased FACT. Ted’s contribution to startups is at best, approaching zero - but largely, negative. A large negative number.