> why not just let the thing play out

I think because it could kill the thread, or demotivate the OP. People reflexively rejecting my contributions would demotivate me.

Naw. You have to just gird yourself for the hit. It's true, what he says. The first wave is brutal. Nothing _anyone_ says should demotivate _you_. Your motivation has to come from your own inside vision. Having people talk shit about it is actually a sign that you're doing something right, because they're jealous. The only time you should worry is if they say nothing at all.. =\