Boy am I grateful that OpenStreetMap isn't a VC-funded startup, because they'd have to deal with logic like this. It's an open source project. I'm happy for him to be honest about what needs improvement.
Telenav. TNAV ticker. Sinking to new lows recently.
Edit: to those downvoting me, I can only assume you've had your thunder stolen from you, since you're not explaining your downvotes. Sorry someone else launched a similar product as yours.
Related: Do you agree or disagree that the "good for them! btw, our product..." is not an issue on HN?
"Well, Steve, I really think it'll still find an audience. We've got a lot of higher-end features that you guys probably won't ever add." [1]
That from someone going up against a free program that would be preinstalled on every single potential customer's computer. I can't speak from much experience, but I imagine that most people have trouble seeing the markets around their own software/customers 100% clearly.
So I wouldn't be too quick to blame it on the startup echo chamber of people wanting to keep image positive for VC fundraising. Nor do I think there's much anyone can do to change it. When people talk about their own products and how they stack up against the competition, you just have to take everything with a grain of salt and form your own opinions.
[1] The Audion Story, it's a good read https://www.panic.com/extras/audionstory/