Tell people about your idea, or keep it to yourself?
melvinram: I prefer to be open about things. For example: http://48hrlaunch.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/which-problem-sho...Here's how I look at things:
* Most people won't think your idea is as good as you think it is... because it's probably a lot more evolved in your head than what you're saying out loud.
* People who do think your idea is worth stealing and spending their time & money, will probably do things differently than how you envision it. So their product will not be the same as what you have in your head.
* Most people talk a lot and act very little. 
* The upside of telling people is that they can either connect you with people who can help you or give you feedback that might be useful.The benefits far outweight the risk in most situations... not all... most.