The author's conclusion is salient. For years I used this "entrepreneur porn" as a placebo to the general discontent I had at my job. I didn't feel like I was fitting into my role, like I wasn't making the impact I had expected. At some point I found an essay from someone that took the plunge and "made it." That hit was just enough that I spent my free time reading a lot of ultimately hollow how-to's, top 10 lists, blogging adventures, what-have-you instead of actually getting out there and doing something.

I see a lot of folks doing the same in various forums and communities. Even HN can be just enough to escape reality.