My opinion is to move forward with it and do not share anything with the pool community. Let them see the finished product and then become the naysayers that most of them are.
Most celebrities will share that they learned climbing up the celebrity ladder that they had to realize that criticism and Negative Nellies sharing their opinions are a part of the business that one needs to learn how to ignore. It ain't easy.
Social media, in particular, is brutal. I wish I knew 20 years ago what I know today about forums and social media. Some people can step over the mud puddles and ignore it, and others, like me, have trouble not replying to those targeting others for the sole reason to cause anger and hurt.
I say move forward and go for it. Negative feedback at this stage is just ridiculous—in my opinion, of course. Good luck to you!