Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are you going to steal my idea?
   No. Why would we want to steal a bad idea? 
2. Are you going to sell my idea to someone else?
   No. Why would we risk our reputation on your poopie idea.
3. Will you keep my idea a secret?
   Yes. We even use snail mail to limit the digital footprint (aka trail of stench) left by your idea. Our feedback and your Poop Score are confidential.
4. Does it cost anything to get a Poop Score?
   No. We're not going to prey on the weak. 
5. How can I support Idea Poop?
   Just give a shirt. Check them out in our gift shop.
6. Do you have more free stuff?
   We offer free shipping in our gift shop. Our partners sometimes mail free stuff, too.
7. What if I think you stole my idea?
   Really? We see lots and lots of bad ideas. Many are very similar. It’s really not just about the idea. It’s the execution. We could never execute your specific, bad idea as well as you. Our advice, worry less about someone stealing your idea and more about making it better. If the idea is super special, don’t tell us.
8. Do you sell your lists?
   Honestly, only if you want us to. There is a check box on the form. If you want us to share your name (NOT your idea) with people that help people build crap, we will. Disclosure: they pay us for leads based on idea category, geography and keywords.
9. What gives you the right to judge my idea?
   You're the one asking for a Poop Score. We have enough experience to judge bad from good. We do. You'll have to trust us on this one. For example, Idea Poop received a Poop Score of 2.5. That's spot on.
10. Is there legal precedent for calling my idea “poop”?
    We're not lawyers, but a landmark United States Supreme Court decision—Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15 (1973)—established the Miller test. We believe we pass that test. Poop is not obscene.