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Subject: Re: [motm] Kickstarter?

From: Kenneth Elhardt <elhardt@...>
Date: 2012-08-19

What exactly is Kickstarter?

Some months ago 60 Minutes did a story on some internet site where people could donate money to other people who wanted to start projects, but I can't remember the name. Perhaps it was Kickstarter, however, that company had to personally approve of any project submitted or else it didn't get on there, AND, they said it was not for products, only for people who wanted to pursue personal goals.

How does Kickstarter work? Do people donate money with no expectation of return, or are they basically pre-paying for a future product that you must deliver to them after completion? What if a project is funded, the money is spent on that project, but it turns out to be a failure and nothing comes of it?

-Elhardt




















>>>You won’t be getting new MOTM 5U from Bridechamber until at least the first 3 Kickstarters are successful. Does this mean they ARE on Kickstart? Because I searched and found nothing.No, I am just saying what my plans are going forward. I have to ship the existing backlog first, then I will think about ways to introduce newer modules in 5U/MU. So far, this seems the best method. If there is something better, let’s discuss.Paul S.