>>>but in Silicon Valley there are several other ways to get rich off an invention without railing against a Goliath in court.<<<
Well, at least there used to be, before the Ebay decision, now it is all about efficient infringing.
>>>aside from general interest, I didn't know there was a purity test to participate in the VHC board.<<<
The contemptuous arrogance of "software guys" for those who patented their ideas keeps me wavering between amused and disgusted. Get over yourselves.
No, I've heard there is an active Apple board where the fanboys hide from the board trolls, but (although there is one, it isn't at all active) not so much here. Seems we'd rather just have it out with the trolls.