You're arguing against a straw man that isn't related to the article. The article DOES NOT claim ideas have no value. It claims it is unlikely anyone will ste

You're arguing against a straw man that isn't related to the article. The article DOES NOT claim ideas have no value. It claims it is unlikely anyone will steal your idea. I have a large porch swing on my front porch. It obviously isn't worthless, but it is still unlikely to be stolen.