RULE #1: Never show a “work-in-progress.”
RULE #2: If you ask for an OPINION from someone they will feel obligated to give you one, even if they don’t really know or care.
I disagree. Work in progress screenings are invaluable. It all depends who you show it do. Of course if it is something under wrap and hush hush, then you only show it to trusted individual. If you have trusted and experienced people to show it do, why not get their opinions along the way.
Rule #2 – ditto as above. Depends on who they are. People you trust and vice versa would not give you opinions just to pad your ego. We’re all professionals and understand that it’s not personal.
My 2 cents.
-CHL