There seems to be some confusion among the HN user about the actual starup definition. Many people call a startup even outside projects and websites made for fun.
PG says "The essential task in a startup is to create wealth", that pretty well rules tarsnap out as a startup, I guess.
Stating that the emperor has no clothes is not appreciated here.
I think plenty of the 'wannabe' startups here are a bit like kids 'playing house'. If you say hey, it's just a blanket and two couches they get mad at you for breaking the illusion.
PG says "The essential task in a startup is to create wealth", that pretty well rules tarsnap out as a startup, I guess.