Why wouldn't they? It's something that might make startups go with YC or someplace that is not affiliated with Angel-gate. Seems like it would indeed affect how people behave or think.
Do you really think this drama is going to push founders into the hands of YC RATHER than Ron Conway, Chris Sacca, SV Angel, Dave McClure, Mike Maples etc? Especially when most YC companies end up raising from these guys after YC anyways? Honest Question...