“If the continued effect of Valleywag is that it makes Silicon Valley 1 percent less ambitious, what is that cost?”— Ryan Holiday, amazon.com
“For Silicon Valley, the media spotlight is a relatively recent phenomenon. Most executives and venture capitalists are accustomed to dealing with acquiescent trade journalists and a dazzled mainstream media, who will typically play along with embargoes, join in enthusiasm for new products, and hew t…”— Nick Denton, gawker.com