This is an excellent entry on the benefits of crowdfunding, given directly from the patron's perspective. I do wish more patrons would show up for this discussion, though, since the voices that make up the other half of this equation also need to be heard. How else are all those talented creators going to keep us around if we don't exchange our ideas? ;)

I've written more about my feelings in this post (http://minor-architect.livejournal.com/168015.html), if anyone is interested.