Hacker ideals? Really? Sharing experiences is fundamental in building knowledge and anticipating the future. I enjoy these 'whiny, sensationalist drivel' because as a coFounder of a noob startup I don't hear enough of failed/failing startups. Instead all I hear is 'chest pounding howls' on why it's so cool to do a startup, seek VCs, join an incubator and make a killer exit. I welcome a different story. Especially a story everyone can learn from.