Most interviewees stated a preference to fully understand and publish before publicly releasing a dataset or reagent. Further, approximately half of researchers mentioned that it is socially irresponsible to release data before it is fully validated and its quality is assured, as this could waste others’ time and promote erroneous conclusions. Several noted the potential for shared data to be used in research or for applications with which they do not agree (Wouters and Haak, 2017). They worried that their or the MNI’s reputation might be compromised by such associations. Thus, while nearly all interviewees said the culture of science is shifting toward greater openness, more than half cautioned that the MNI should advance with care.