>> Based on what I've learned watching other crowdfunders, I'd say a big thing is only offer what you can actually do - and find a way to show proof. It's disappointing to put money in a pot only to have a project fall apart, so I think people are hesitant if there's no assurance. <<
I agree, reputation matters, and having previous projects boosts confidence in new ones. Most of the time I back projects on this basis, and I favor people whose work I already know and like, although I'm always watching for new opportunities.
On the other hoof, I have donated to several projects that I expected would not meet their goals or manifest a finished project. I am so fed up with the mainstream entertainment trashheap that I would rather donate $5 to longshot project with a diverse cast and fresh storyline, even if it fails, just to say "Here is my folding vote of approval for what you are doing!" than use that $5 to buy another piece-of-shit DVD where the black guy dies or the cast is all white or the chick is only there to get fridged, etc. Who knows, even if this cool project doesn't fly, maybe some of those people will be encouraged to try again. Maybe I'll make some friends. I sure as hell won't get anything backing people who hate everything I stand for and see me as prey.
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Thank you!
Date: 2014-12-11 08:28 am (UTC)Yay!
>> Based on what I've learned watching other crowdfunders, I'd say a big thing is only offer what you can actually do - and find a way to show proof. It's disappointing to put money in a pot only to have a project fall apart, so I think people are hesitant if there's no assurance. <<
I agree, reputation matters, and having previous projects boosts confidence in new ones. Most of the time I back projects on this basis, and I favor people whose work I already know and like, although I'm always watching for new opportunities.
On the other hoof, I have donated to several projects that I expected would not meet their goals or manifest a finished project. I am so fed up with the mainstream entertainment trashheap that I would rather donate $5 to longshot project with a diverse cast and fresh storyline, even if it fails, just to say "Here is my folding vote of approval for what you are doing!" than use that $5 to buy another piece-of-shit DVD where the black guy dies or the cast is all white or the chick is only there to get fridged, etc. Who knows, even if this cool project doesn't fly, maybe some of those people will be encouraged to try again. Maybe I'll make some friends. I sure as hell won't get anything backing people who hate everything I stand for and see me as prey.