A real business is simply one that makes money. Not some gatekeeping criteria presented by the ridiculous OP.
replyJust because you took 7+ years to develop a business does not mean that all businesses require that or that it is the only way.
You keep telling yourself that.
replyWhy the hate? If you believe GP is wrong, then why not outline where you think they are wrong?
replyHN is one of the few places left where low effort snark is thankfully below the noise floor, please don't destroy that.