(I am the OP) All I was saying is that, personally, I don't think I could have a successful YCF without the in-person element, and therefore would not even both

(I am the OP) All I was saying is that, personally, I don't think I could have a successful YCF without the in-person element, and therefore would not even bother applying in that case. But I'm sure other startups would feel differently about this ;)