Jesus H. Christ that article was terrible. I didn't realise Forbes let you blog under their brand now. What a terrible way to dilute it...
Anyway. Kickstarter is not a "lay-away" or "presale" website.
> It constantly boggles my mind that people are funding
> projects on a platform or company on the internet that has
> a policy of “No Refunds.”
Want to know why, mate? Because you're not "ordering" anything. The rewards are an admittedly nice bonus; the real reason is to see something that you wish existed come into being. To give products/creations a chance to be made, that might not have the mass appeal that would be required to hit the mainstream market.
Absolute crap.
> Please let me know your thoughts! If you think I’m wrong, then publicly
> flog me for my ignorance and I will fully accept the err in my ways.
Oh, and he's an arrogant S.O.B. too.
Apologies for the anger, everyone. This really pissed me off.
Anyway. Kickstarter is not a "lay-away" or "presale" website.
Want to know why, mate? Because you're not "ordering" anything. The rewards are an admittedly nice bonus; the real reason is to see something that you wish existed come into being. To give products/creations a chance to be made, that might not have the mass appeal that would be required to hit the mainstream market.Absolute crap.
Oh, and he's an arrogant S.O.B. too.Apologies for the anger, everyone. This really pissed me off.