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OK, but I still don't understand what it is that you're trying to achieve with this particular post. Social pressure on Jeremy to settle? Deterrence to others? Is there a strategy here or just an expression of frustration (which is absolutely legitimate, but would be better served by a less official position)?

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This is YCombinator's largest exit ever. Sam seems to be asking for the support of the crowd, both against Jeremy, and in support of the acquisition with GM.

It makes sense, but it's also airing their dirty laundry. It comes across as a bit embarassing that some of the top advisors, investors, and lawyers in Silicon Valley allowed this potential deal-breaker through their due diligence process. It sounds like if it was dealt with at the Seed or Series A stage, this ex-founder would have left on much simpler terms.

> > I think it's time people talk about these things publicly

The strategy is deterrence. This is similar to how the justice system "makes an example" out of certain cases by pressing extremely harsh penalties. So while this effects Jeremy negatively, he is not the target here.

Regardless of how right sama is, this is exactly what is happening. YC is making an example of Jeremy.

Deterrence. Ok, what exactly is the behavior to be deterred here? Working with sama? Or ycombinator in general? That's what I get from this ill-advised post, at least...

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