Along the lines of this recent thread and article, don't be too afraid of revealing your work outside of your cave. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=216614

Along the lines of this recent thread and article, don't be too afraid of revealing your work outside of your cave. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=216614 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=216614 A great way to get some real feedback is to make it, then post it as an Ask YC. The community really steps up to give credit and criticism where they are due. Take this recent thread on Dabbleboard as an example. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=202798 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=202798 Don't worry about making money right away. It's more important to see if the idea goes somewhere interesting.