Rated X wrote:Ag...
This debate could go on all year because we both have different viewpoints and stances. Sometimes people cast off the cold reality of things as "generalizations" to appear as the optimist. Am I pessimistic about this project ? Yes. Ive stated why already. If your mindset doesnt allow you to see things from my view (even if you dont agree with it) theres not much more to say. Im prepared to eat my words if this project succeeds. But if it flops I will say I told you so. And if you want to know what my definition of a "flop" is look no further than BMOG...
I'm not saying you are wrong to believe the projects will flop. In fact, I have no idea whether they will flop or not. I have enough passing interest in a couple of the figures to pledge some money when the Kickstarters go live.
And, indeed, there is an obvious differing of approach in your pessimistic view versus my optimistic. But, I'd ask that care is taken to both offer up commentary that puts one on the defensive and then ask that one not get so defensive, or wonder why that happened. I think that should be obvious.
For the rest, I am just pointing out the flaw in your logic. If you think that these will fail because you don't believe in the Kickstarter model, or whether they will appeal to an audience that will spend the money, that's fine. But that has never been your reasoning. Are you hoping to talk them out of doing the Kickstarter? Are you hoping to see these at regular retailers? What's your end game?
I think it's pretty clear, by Scaleface's information and the kickstarter model, that this is a very realistic and well reasoned way of proceeding. I'd like to see it succeed, sure. I also think it is far less risky than going the more traditional route like you mentioned and put up or borrow the money privately.
Ultimately, time will tell.