I have an ethical dilemma. I came up with a design I rather like, but have not had the chance to submit yet. On a whim, I decided to search its title in "submissions" and what do you know. Someone else already thought up my idea and submitted a relatively similar design. I (this should not be surprising) think mine is better, but...if I submit it, I'm sure the author of that design will feel like I have stolen their thing, even though mine is different and I came up with it totally independently. So, what do I do? Do I submit mine anyway, or do I have to drop one of my favorite designs in the works?
Was being stupid or thoughtful even to check? ( Like a coward I want refrain from checking my titles in the future, just to avoid this kind of decision.) Has this ever happened to anyone else?