I would only personally take funding from YC or certain other angels I know, but I'm glad to see other options popping up. I'm pretty sure PG and Jessica are too. I imagine it would take some of the pressure off of them being the only game in town.
Also, the YC model isn't for everyone obviously. It's basic Econ101 - these seed-funders are striving to meet a market demand that is far from being even close to being met given all those who are not accepted. I imagine and hope that even more will spring up so more guys can get the leg-up they may need.
Not everyone can be a Stanford or Harvard - but that doesn't mean there aren't other very good schools that are a better fit for many students.
Also, the YC model isn't for everyone obviously. It's basic Econ101 - these seed-funders are striving to meet a market demand that is far from being even close to being met given all those who are not accepted. I imagine and hope that even more will spring up so more guys can get the leg-up they may need.
Not everyone can be a Stanford or Harvard - but that doesn't mean there aren't other very good schools that are a better fit for many students.