Kickstarter doesn't accept all projects. It accepts those that are likely to succeed, and will reflect well on itself, and by proxy future projects. If her project is inundated by a stalker, then it doesn't reflect well on Kickstarter or its other projects.
Now, what actions could Kickstarter take to rectify this?
It could assign staff to moderate the project. Her project appears small, in the low three figures. Kickstarter takes only 5%, so their revenue is in the tens of dollars. A dedicated stalker can easily dodge automated blocking and tie up more resources than is financially viable for them to dedicate to her project. Thus, this is not an option.
Kickstarter could decide not to accept pre paid/gift credit cards and thus prevent the stalker from simply buying a new, $10 card each time his account gets banned. Not only would this cost Kickstarter many orders of magnitude more than her project could bring in, it would marginalize millions of people who do not have another way to contribute to the communities that use Kickstarter, many of whom are already vulnerable people with little socioeconomic power. Clearly, this is not an option.
Kickstarter could ban comments, or allow project managers to delete comments. This would stifle the communities involvement with the project, and potentially allow project managers to sweep legitimate problems under the rug. This would diminish the trust the public might be willing to grant other projects. It would be irresponsible to choose this optio Even requiring a credit card and a $1 contribution to commentn.
That leaves the unfortunate final option to decline to host her project until the matter can be resolved. It most certainly is not her fault, but it isn't Kickstarter's either.
Looking at the kickstarter page there are regular updates, so clearly that is not the case.
You didn't buy a product, you funded a project. One that seems to be regularly progressing. You've gotten what you paid for whether they successfully ship anything or not.
Speaking as someone who's been involved in a commercial project of similar type and scope, I can tell you that the delays they're experiencing aren't out of line. Sometimes a supplier will just say, "ok, we'll get back to you in six to twelve weeks on that", and there's no more you can do. When you're preparing a big production run you make damn sure everything is accounted for, no matter how long that takes, because there's no getting the funds back if something's been overlooked. Sometimes a part you were depending on simply becomes unavailable and you have to go back and design around that.
If there's a problem with the Kickstarter model in this, it's in having delivery dates. Perhaps they should soften that, and educate their users that those are projections, and they should expect variance in three digit percentages.
pursue [per-soo] Show IPA verb, -sued, -suing. verb (used with object) 1. to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. 2. to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. 3. to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). 4. to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). 5. to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).
I'm sure it made sense way back in the mists of time when people used mechanical clocks and watches, but these days just an angle from the horizontal is probably a great deal more comprehensible to the average, non-boomer person.
Subsidizing demand anywhere does not favour any manufacturer. Subsidizing suppliers in China disadvantages suppliers anywhere else, perhaps to the point of driving them out of business and leaving the Chinese infrastructure in place who can then charge whatever they want.
There are lots of native email and instant messaging apps.
Trying to run a desktop app on a smartphone screen isn't going to work very well. If what you need is access to an internal network, tunnelling into it with ssh works a lot better. You can use the native applications as if you were on that network.
I don't mean to be judgemental, it's just... It's like reading your neighbours paper with a telescope. Sure, it works, but there's a better way. Like an IMAP server.
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To promote the progress of science and useful arts. Imagine where we'd be without them!
That you would suggest it should is why it should be made technically impossible for you to do so.
Really, were you never a teenager? It has never before in history been easier to get porn. They're going to see it, whether you like it or not.
If you want to do it yourself, that's your business, but keep it off Wikipedia.
If this were ever implemented you know very well that all sorts of entities would use it to block access to Wiki articles to consenting adults.
I'm sorry if that gets your prudish panties all twisted in a knot. Wait, no, it's the other thing. I'm not sorry.
It's in the torrentsphere now.
You have to give the initial adopters a reason to pay attention to you.
Kickstarter doesn't accept all projects. It accepts those that are likely to succeed, and will reflect well on itself, and by proxy future projects. If her project is inundated by a stalker, then it doesn't reflect well on Kickstarter or its other projects.
Now, what actions could Kickstarter take to rectify this?
It could assign staff to moderate the project. Her project appears small, in the low three figures. Kickstarter takes only 5%, so their revenue is in the tens of dollars. A dedicated stalker can easily dodge automated blocking and tie up more resources than is financially viable for them to dedicate to her project. Thus, this is not an option.
Kickstarter could decide not to accept pre paid/gift credit cards and thus prevent the stalker from simply buying a new, $10 card each time his account gets banned. Not only would this cost Kickstarter many orders of magnitude more than her project could bring in, it would marginalize millions of people who do not have another way to contribute to the communities that use Kickstarter, many of whom are already vulnerable people with little socioeconomic power. Clearly, this is not an option.
Kickstarter could ban comments, or allow project managers to delete comments. This would stifle the communities involvement with the project, and potentially allow project managers to sweep legitimate problems under the rug. This would diminish the trust the public might be willing to grant other projects. It would be irresponsible to choose this optio Even requiring a credit card and a $1 contribution to commentn.
That leaves the unfortunate final option to decline to host her project until the matter can be resolved. It most certainly is not her fault, but it isn't Kickstarter's either.
Looking at the kickstarter page there are regular updates, so clearly that is not the case.
You didn't buy a product, you funded a project. One that seems to be regularly progressing. You've gotten what you paid for whether they successfully ship anything or not.
Speaking as someone who's been involved in a commercial project of similar type and scope, I can tell you that the delays they're experiencing aren't out of line. Sometimes a supplier will just say, "ok, we'll get back to you in six to twelve weeks on that", and there's no more you can do. When you're preparing a big production run you make damn sure everything is accounted for, no matter how long that takes, because there's no getting the funds back if something's been overlooked. Sometimes a part you were depending on simply becomes unavailable and you have to go back and design around that.
If there's a problem with the Kickstarter model in this, it's in having delivery dates. Perhaps they should soften that, and educate their users that those are projections, and they should expect variance in three digit percentages.
Do whatever you want with your money. Don't tell me what to do with mine.
Given that there was a substantial update yesterday, and the one prior to that was just a few weeks ago.
Is that Fox wouldn't apologize, nor would they likely even change their coverage when it's pointed out.
pursue [per-soo] Show IPA verb, -sued, -suing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.
2.
to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him.
3.
to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).
4.
to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).
5.
to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).
There is no evidence Zimmerman was attacked.
If not, fuck him.
I'm sure it made sense way back in the mists of time when people used mechanical clocks and watches, but these days just an angle from the horizontal is probably a great deal more comprehensible to the average, non-boomer person.
By doing nothing, you are effectively subsidizing coal (since plant operators do not pay for the cost of their pollution).
You could charge them full freight for that, but the most efficient solution is to tax it part way and use those funds to promote the alternatives.
Subsidizing demand anywhere does not favour any manufacturer. Subsidizing suppliers in China disadvantages suppliers anywhere else, perhaps to the point of driving them out of business and leaving the Chinese infrastructure in place who can then charge whatever they want.
So the police can get a warrant for that, then go retrieve the phone.
In that experiment.
Until we know why they were measured as travelling faster than light and can repeat it, the mystery remains.
He had quite a bit of money made available to him, so that's not an issue.
Further, Canada is a civilized country that provides a defence for all accused. I understand that Americans may find that novel.
He plead guilty, and in exchange the crown allowed a lesser charge.
Does /. really not understand the concept of a plea bargain?
Would anyone use the not quite, but almost as good (according to the developer) product?
Especially when it's Microsoft, because fuck them.
There are lots of native email and instant messaging apps.
Trying to run a desktop app on a smartphone screen isn't going to work very well. If what you need is access to an internal network, tunnelling into it with ssh works a lot better. You can use the native applications as if you were on that network.
It worked for OS/2.
I don't mean to be judgemental, it's just... It's like reading your neighbours paper with a telescope. Sure, it works, but there's a better way. Like an IMAP server.