> I don't think being small and private is necessary to prevent unpopular opinions from being shouted down. IMO when promoting your heretical idea you can safe

> I don't think being small and private is necessary to prevent unpopular opinions from being shouted down. IMO when promoting your heretical idea you can safely ignore those who shout you down. You need to find the right people (at the right time, in the right way) at the beginning to grow your concept. HN as a whole may be too big for some things. I think it's possible to simultaneously release your concept publicly and target folks who see the problem as you do, growing within groups where you find success.