Culture issue. From How to Apply to Y Combinator[1] by Paul Graham:

"Please tell us about the time you most successfully hacked some (non-computer) system to your advantage."

> we’re not looking for the sort of obedient, middle-of-the-road people that big companies tend to hire. We’re looking for people who like to beat the system.

1: https://www.ycombinator.com/howtoapply.html

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estearum 8 hours ago | parent [-]

Nah

You can beat the system and be disobedient while still behaving ethically. In fact that's the very best time to beat the system and be disobedient.

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neya 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Notice how the description never included the term "ethical". That's something you injected as an assumption to make a counter point.

Not blaming you, just highlighting the flaw in your argument. Because, the lack of mention of that word IS a culture issue.

	▲	gdhvkkk 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> Because, the lack of mention of that word IS a culture issue. or, how you interpret the question is part of the interview process...

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soraminazuki an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Sure, that's possible, but the question is, is that what's actually happening?

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e28eta 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

And, if YC is paying attention, this question might make a good filter for the unethical folks who’re willing to admit to their misdeeds.

	▲	siva7 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		That's literally what they're looking for. To filter out ethical founders.

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dndnfbfn 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

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estearum 7 hours ago | parent | next [-]

wat

pretty sure PG and sama had a pretty serious falling out because it turns out sama is a complete snake

but you know, go off king (or whatever)

	▲	PacificSpecific 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I think the person you are replying to was referring to Gary tan

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