[fossley]

Nope, I don't feel like we have lost! But it is a critical point in the road and easy to lose perspective. so trying to get as much input as possible. You make some really good points :)

[hermitcrab]

I wrote this blog post, inspired by your question: http://successfulsoftware.net/2012/04/15/competition/

I hope it helps.

[fossley]

Good post! I very much enjoyed reading it. You are right in many ways. Also greetings from fellow UKers.