I don't use Qik, but I've seen quite a few high-profile folks who do.

Additionally, I personally know of multiple successful, profitable startups who have outsourced development. And someone with a degree from University of Phoenix? Seriously? They could have gotten that ten years ago and kicked ass every day since then. You're really going to hold that against them?

Finally, hiring Daniel Brusilovsky might be smarter than you think; it's pretty unlikely that he'll ever do anything like that again. Read his apology here: http://www.danielbru.com/2010/02/the-line-was-crossed/

It seems like someone thought that slinging shit anonymously would be a good business model. Here's hoping they're wrong. Flagged.