Ugh. Here we go again.<p>I'm really beginning to become tired of the constant tension associated with being in the tech industry (and, by proxy, its rung on the economic ladder):<p>-we're driving up rent and destroying culture in San Francisco<p>-we're ruining Burning Man<p>-we blow big money at yuppie places on yuppie things<p>Can't we all just keep a low profile?<p>If Dustin really wanted to talk about his encounter with the Winklevii, did he really need to write a blog about the nature and economies of Burning Man, or couldn't he have just focused specifically on the nuances of his encounter?<p>The horrible PR we all collectively maintain for ourselves is a definite NEGATIVE in this industry, sometimes.<p>For the record, I'm an average dude, went with a camp of other average, well-balanced people, setup my own damn tent, had a average amount of average gear, spent an average amount of time and money on preparation, and didn't have an extravagant time above and beyond most people there. And it was enormously satisfying.<p>I also work in the tech industry, have done well for myself, make a crazy salary, and generally didn't make a big deal about it.<p>EDIT - Not saying there weren't parts of this post that didn't need to be said (the encounter and it's ramifications are incredible!), but a large part felt like ripping open a scab and just rubbing salt on the wound that is our presence.