As a general rule I think the sharing of information is always a good thing. Especially if the choice is analog. This is a science, and some people operate from that perspective, and there are others who understand the science and create/execute solutions with artistry. Information and discussion makes for better science, and art is pretty much someone/somethings expression and interpretation of information. I know I've benefited from having an easily accessible library of unique peer reviewed solutions where I can get to the heart of the thing and bypass all the white noise of a google search, or a forum (not this one). I think sometimes it can seem like that theory operates on a bell curve though..