--- In , dcndcn13@... wrote:
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> The thing that makes my brain churn are things like--and I am not talking
> about Marc here, just wondering in general, "what is the mechanism to
> ensure that the commitments kickstarter paid for get carried out, and who
> pays you back if it doesn't happen?"
There is NO such mechanism. And no, you don't get paid back if it doesn't happen.
Excerpts from Kickstarter's website:
http://www.kickstarter.com/help
Who is responsible for fulfilling the promises of a project?
It is the responsibility of the project creator to fulfill the promises of their project. Kickstarter reviews projects to ensure they do not violate the Project Guidelines, however Kickstarter does not investigate a creator's ability to complete their project.
Creators are encouraged to share links to any websites that show work related to the project, or past projects. It's up to them to make the case for their project and their ability to complete it. Because projects are usually funded by the friends, fans, and communities around its creator, there are powerful social forces that keep creators accountable.
The web is an excellent resource for learning about someone's prior experience. If someone has no demonstrable prior history of doing something like their project, or is unwilling to share information, backers should consider that when weighing a pledge. If something sounds too good to be true, it very well may be.
Can a project be edited after launching?
Yes, you can edit the following content after launching:
Project description
Video and image
Rewards (add new ones or edit those not yet backed)
Your profile
Project FAQs
The only things that cannot be edited after launch are:
The funding goal*
The project deadline
Rewards that have already been selected by a backer
*While pleas for more money went out, the actual funding goal was never changed.
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DED
TNE @ Yahoo ml Admin