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When I did YC I often had office hours with PG and JL while their son crawled around on the floor. It was very family friendly. I loved that, and it taught me g

by breck 2y ago

When I did YC I often had office hours with PG and JL while their son crawled around on the floor. It was very family friendly. I loved that, and it taught me good lessons that have been helpful now that I have kids of my own. I'm worried YC has "jumped the shark". The blocking of constructive criticism from people who have helped build this place is very sad. Maybe they need Founder Mode again.

Atotalnoob 2y ago
Or, the lady is downplaying her baby’s noise. Keep in mind, there are many people who can be more susceptible than others to noises. I know a few autistic folks who would have a very difficult time.
- breck 2y ago
  > the lady is downplaying her baby’s noise. Do you have children? Don't you think those of us who do know exactly what the maximum amount of noise a baby can make is? Might we have concluded that even if that maximum noise level was reached (I wasn't there but from accounts I bet it was 1% of that), that it should have been celebrated, and applauded, and spun in a positive way, rather than how it was handled?
  - Atotalnoob 2y ago
    Nope, and even if it was 1% (doubt it) it’s still okay to ask someone to stop. Humans have evolved to find baby noises very disruptive, so even a low quiet noise can be distracting. A mother might be more used to baby noises and okay with a level the average person might not be. And again, people have conditions where they can find quieter noises distracting. Why does someone’s medical condition suddenly have to take a back seat to exiting a venue when your baby makes noise. If I ever have children, I wouldn’t subject others around me to things like this. You have a responsibility to other people in society. Your child isn’t special and doesn’t deserve consideration above medical conditions.

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When I did YC I often had office hours with PG and JL while their son crawled around on the floor. It was very family friendly. I loved that, and it taught me g

by breck 2y ago

Atotalnoob 2y ago
Or, the lady is downplaying her baby’s noise. Keep in mind, there are many people who can be more susceptible than others to noises. I know a few autistic folks who would have a very difficult time.
- breck 2y ago
  > the lady is downplaying her baby’s noise. Do you have children? Don't you think those of us who do know exactly what the maximum amount of noise a baby can make is? Might we have concluded that even if that maximum noise level was reached (I wasn't there but from accounts I bet it was 1% of that), that it should have been celebrated, and applauded, and spun in a positive way, rather than how it was handled?
  - Atotalnoob 2y ago
    Nope, and even if it was 1% (doubt it) it’s still okay to ask someone to stop. Humans have evolved to find baby noises very disruptive, so even a low quiet noise can be distracting. A mother might be more used to baby noises and okay with a level the average person might not be. And again, people have conditions where they can find quieter noises distracting. Why does someone’s medical condition suddenly have to take a back seat to exiting a venue when your baby makes noise. If I ever have children, I wouldn’t subject others around me to things like this. You have a responsibility to other people in society. Your child isn’t special and doesn’t deserve consideration above medical conditions.