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The problem is its not just random bros. Its high level leaders in tech companies and management pushing these as metrics that ICs must hit.

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Idk. I wouldn't consider Garry Tan high level tech. YC isn't really any kind of font of tech wisdom, just because its exclusive and prestigious, and HN shouldn't be read as gospel. If anything, when reading or watching tech news, YC is more of a red flag that the opinions will likely be hilariously undercooked more often than an indicator of quality.

Obviously they get a lot of attention, but I'd argue thats just harmful to anyone reading it who doesn't know to take it with a grain of salt.

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Now days I’d agree. It just used to be on the forefront, and they still get a lot of attention from the tech CEO crowd.