Perhaps we choose dichotomies such as the article suggests because they serve as useful points for further discussion.
You offer many examples of companies that do not fit the two extremes of Spolsky's article. Where would you place them on the sliding scale you mention? Both have grown quickly and taken venture captial. I would place them more toward the Amazon side of the scale.
Very little in the world is black or white. Conflict and disagreement happens quite often. What you do about conflict and disagreement is the important part.
You offer many examples of companies that do not fit the two extremes of Spolsky's article. Where would you place them on the sliding scale you mention? Both have grown quickly and taken venture captial. I would place them more toward the Amazon side of the scale.
Very little in the world is black or white. Conflict and disagreement happens quite often. What you do about conflict and disagreement is the important part.