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jusq2 | 9 years ago

EU porn tech does beat US porn tech in many metrics. I have always wondered why, when the rest of their tech sector is way behind.

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unsoundInput|9 years ago

I imagine that the industry is under comparatively little scrutiny by regulators and the public, and can therefore be as fast-moving and rule-bending[0] as the top SV startups. This combined with less (at least perceived) prudence in Europe might give them the edge over their competition.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12855554

jusq2|9 years ago

Makes sense.

Even in areas where they do match up tech-wise Auto, Nokia, Airbus/Ariane etc maybe they need a Elon Musk type to do some ass kicking.