It's not just publishing it before them, it's opening themselves up to criticism. If someone wants to look for mistakes or flaws in your data, it's easier with

It's not just publishing it before them, it's opening themselves up to criticism. If someone wants to look for mistakes or flaws in your data, it's easier with access. Of course, arguing about the right answer is supposed to be what science is about. That doesn't make it any more pleasant.