[joshglick]

I completely agree. People need to approach with "What do you think about this idea" not "I've got an idea and now I just need someone to build it". Thats a quick way for me to decide rather there will be a follow-up conversation when I'm being "courted" by someone with an idea.

[SparksZilla]

I like this approach, Josh. Lots of us non-designer non-dev. types need honest and brutal feedback on ideas/product more than anything else.

[dkersten]

But you have to make sure to ask the right questions[1]! For examble, asking feel-good questions (questions that give positive answers and make you feel good about your idea, rather than questions that give you actionable feedback) doesn't add any value and at worst could even be harmful.

[1] http://hackfwd.tumblr.com/post/23669383330/rob-fitzpatrick-h...

[SparksZilla]

That's a really good point. Adding this point into my next post.