[thoughtcriminal]

If you built something special that people were willing to stab you in the back for, you can build something special again.

Yes, there are predators and thieves everywhere. It's amazing how quickly an IP can be unwittingly pried out of a creators hands. Never underestimate that.

And to anyone who will listen: never never never do a deal without having a lawyer go through it, no matter how smart you think you are or how straight-toward the deal seems.