On: Is Stealth Mode Stupid?

[stevenj]

You really don't have to worry about competition until you get users/customers.

For the most part, people copy (or at least pay close attention to) what people buy/use.

Though, perhaps people prefer to be in stealth mode until they get some traction behind the scenes, to stave off embarrassment.

If that's the case, I think being in stealth mode serves a useful purpose.