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		readyrnot on Oct 5, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Are these founders trying to screw me? The problem is if the idea is good and they take my code and sell it and make money then I've lost out. At this point I want what was promised to me.

ConradHex on Oct 5, 2008 [–]

How about just getting them to buy you out for cash?

I can't help but think if they are this flaky, the chance of success is minimal.

alecco on Oct 5, 2008 | [–]

Ask your lawyer and consider the Facebook and Microsoft DOS tricks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Facebook#Connectu....

Don't sell out cheap unless a lawyer with vast experience on this tells you there is no other way.

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