I think the biggest issue is the huge oversimplification of YC. If I were to eat sushi at Jiro ('jiro dreams of sushi') and I said: Couldn't eat at Jiro's, her

I think the biggest issue is the huge oversimplification of YC. If I were to eat sushi at Jiro ('jiro dreams of sushi') and I said: Couldn't eat at Jiro's, heres what you're missing: *You sit at the bar and an old guy serves you raw fish.* It wouldn't be inaccurate, but it would be a gross oversimplification of what it involves and the effort put by Jiro beforehand. I too was part of YC and I don't think your articles captures the essence of YC even in a small way.