MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe told Reuters companies are knocking on the leading social network's door to get bought. Startups worth between $200 million and $300 million six months ago are now running out of money and willing to sell themselves for $20 or $30 million, he said.

Conversely, some companies that were once candidates for acquisition are going it alone. For example, Digg CEO Jay Adelson told BusinessWeek Digg's goal is to build an independent business that reaches profitability as quickly as possible.

Clearly some companies are suffering and seeking exit strategies. TechCrunch's dreaded deadpool is beginning to thicken, a nasty stew of misery and shattered dreams. Others, like Digg, are moving forward.

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