A natural extension of "it's easier to apologize later than to ask for permission." I'm curious to see how this plays out in terms of YC's response, because as

A natural extension of "it's easier to apologize later than to ask for permission." I'm curious to see how this plays out in terms of YC's response, because as a prominent player and popularly accepted thought leader in the start up "industry", their response will set the tone and draw the line in what is seen as acceptable for " getting things done ". The EFI fine [1] demonstrated that it often pays to be illegal. The banks demonstrate this on a regular basis with their paltry funds and settlements. Will startups/small-tech follow suit? (Well, maybe only towards lay people rather than investors with power and money. Today's lesson: don't mess with people who actually have power!) [1] http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/23/efi-underpaying-workers/ http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/23/efi-underpaying-workers/