http://www.metafilter.com/2285// Comments on MetaFilter post Comments on 2285 Tue, 27 Jun 2000 09:57:19 -0800 Tue, 27 Jun 2000 09:57:19 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.metafilter.com/2285/ A true American tale: follow <a href="http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,16317,00.html">the rise and fall and rise and fall of David Stanley</a>, the con artist with Christ-like charisma who dodged a prison sentence, dyed his hair, and began the multi-million dollar startup <a href="http://www.pixelon.com">Pixelon</a> without a driver's license, a social security card, or a shred of technology to sell. The people he has screwed over still love him for his kindess and genius. In Stanley's own words, "God has blessed me with a unique ability to defy reality". Why are people and corporations willing to invest millions of dollars into ideas without proof? And why do I admire this liar? post:www.metafilter.com,2000:site.2285 Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:55:15 -0800 sixfoot6 pixelon kindess shred charisma liar genius brokenlink http://www.metafilter.com/2285/#11147 We admire him for the same reason we love <a href="http://www.fuckedcompany.com/">Fucked Company:</a> Because we love seeing "I deserve to retire before age 30" dotcom snots losing their shirts. comment:www.metafilter.com,2000:site.2285-11147 Tue, 27 Jun 2000 09:57:19 -0800 aaron