These days, it definitely takes guts to even make a post.
You're bound to run into backlash one way or the other.
But if no one ever takes a chance, how are we ever going to get anywhere?
I often have people say, "You should write such and such thread about...", which is cool, but, I've also noticed very few people are willing to step up and do the work and/or put themselves out there.
I'm happy to collaborate with people over ideas, but only the ones who are also willing to take the risks and put themselves out there.
Flaming happens, no doubt about it.
But I also firmly believe... that this is another reason why God invented water.