[amoorthy]

Without much more data I'd say: 1. I once thought the same of an idea I had. When I finally launched it failed. So no one cared to clone it! 2. I have another idea I now think has merit. I've proven some traction with users. Enough that filing a provisional patent makes sense for about $2k. Might want to try this path too.

[BatFastard]

This is not my first time down the primrose path. I already have a few patents in my basket. I been tempted to try filing it myself masochist that I am.