I couldn't agree more. My intention wasn't to call out YC as part of the problem, but simply to suggest a specific place where I think YC (and the Valley ecosystem in general) could be improved.

In fact, the only reason I think this argument has any chance of having an impact is that I think SV is one of the most meritocratic places in the world.

I'm pointing out a bug that we could easily fix if we want to.