It's been a long time (or perhaps never) that the source code had any real value. The value is in the organization - as in both meanings of the word. The noun -

It's been a long time (or perhaps never) that the source code had any real value. The value is in the organization - as in both meanings of the word. The noun - organization as legal entity. And the verbish meaning - the organization of all that complexity towards getting something accomplished. Also, I think all software systems tend to be improved by having more people look at the code. It eliminates the temptation of "security through obscurity". So if you're not willing to show your stuff, you either a) still falsely believe that your code has intrinsic value, or b) you are ashamed of or at least don't have much confidence in your code.