Do you really think there are that many actual startup people here, relative to the commenters as a whole? Also, with few exceptions (myself clearly included), the people here who actually have companies tend to be very positive.

Probably many want to have startups. Such people might be frustrated by their failure to acquire funding.

Are you actually that negative? I hold my grudges against haters, but you always seem more snarky than actually hostile.

No, tptacek and I have openly quarreled before.

But, it was a good discussion I thought, sometimes conflict can flesh out ideas and make them stronger or make bad ideas more eligible to be discarded. I certainly took a lot away from it.

I actually appreciated the debate, it's something I encourage in my company and helps us get to the good ideas faster.