Shame on them for trying - your attitude stinks. I've backed a few small projects and they came through; however, if they had a similar story to this and failed

Shame on them for trying - your attitude stinks. I've backed a few small projects and they came through; however, if they had a similar story to this and failed I would certainly be understanding. When you back a project on kickstarter you assume a lot of risk. Perhaps Kickstarter should make it VERY clear that the product you're backing may never come to light and that your funding is going to be used to TRY to bring the product to life. Backers are not pre-ordering the next iPhone - they're literally helping someone boostrap an idea that "might" come to life. Back all projects accordingly.