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> suggests that PG might want to improve his filter process a bit.

I'm not sure how this is related. From what I've observed, PG selects promising founders, not great site-builders. Is it fair to expect all of them to create beautiful sites?

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Well, if you are in the SaaS business, I expect that you have a beautiful and functional interface. If you are providing me something not related to the interface, then I don't care. (e.g. I'm using prgmr.com but I don't really care about the interface, their site design or an admin back-end; all I need is the shell).

I understand interface is important.

What I'm trying to understand is, if a team of amazing hackers don't understand site design, html and css - should they be rejected at YC?

yes. If you in theory pick the "best of the best" you expect .... the "best". that include the visual packaging and presentation of the companies products / services.

I agree. Having a great website is very important and these guys look professional on day one.

The pressure on them to have a good website is stronger than for most startups, because they are selling a web development tool.

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