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I feel the exact same way. What's funny/weird about this sentiment is that if Envy Labs/Code School got $2mil+ in funding from an investor I would be totally c

I feel the exact same way. What's funny/weird about this sentiment is that if Envy Labs/Code School got $2mil+ in funding from an investor I would be totally cool with it and happy for them. The fact that they are crowdfunding while I am a paying customer just rubs me the wrong way.

pdelgallego 14y ago
ditto
bira 14y ago
Think it this way: crowdfunding the development of this new Code School project, YOU are the investor. Does it really feel that bad?
- malandrew 14y ago
  Not really. You aren't able to make a return (exit or dividend) on future profits from such a course when sold to others after development is complete. sponsorship !== investing
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