thank you. I'm constantly bugged by the level of privilege amongst the startup crowd. Not even just being able to borrow from family, but being able to rely on

thank you. I'm constantly bugged by the level of privilege amongst the startup crowd. Not even just being able to borrow from family, but being able to rely on them, or friends as something to fallback on when it all goes wrong. There are a lot who seem to be seeking investment and I really don't get it. If your idea needs money then go make money... or don't be so selfish and take the risk and illuminate someone who does have the money. (hint, how dare you ever complain about patents when this is your attitude) For me not having money rules things out. Borrowing that money to take a risk /is stupid/ it just is - even if it pays off - success is nothing to do with intelligence, sensibility or even doing anything right necessarily. I simply never enter into such an arrangement, nor does the thought realistically warrant consideration - I might lose my home and the few meagre possessions I have - along with an enjoyable lifestyle - if I screw up.