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Whereas boutique shops have a lot more freedom because they're selling to self selecting audiences, which (generally) understand they're taking on additional ri
by mildtrepidation 13y ago
Whereas boutique shops have a lot more freedom because they're selling to self selecting audiences, which (generally) understand they're taking on additional risks with the increased benefits.
They may take advantage of having the same freedoms that larger companies just don't exercise, but the idea that their audience is "self-selecting" likely won't hold up or protect them from the kind of litigation that means this is (in practice) a bad idea (from a business survival standpoint).
I see the set as a good thing, but I don't think saying they're protected in any way or that the concerns of larger companies don't apply is accurate.
- solarmist 13y agoThat's exactly my point. Won't help them in the slightest, but they're willing to do it anyway and I applaud them for it.
- fnordfnordfnord 13y agoThey aren't as attractive a target for lawsuits because of their size.
- CamperBob2 13y agoThe guy with the Kickstarter runs a science supply shop/museum called the "H. M. S. Beagle," in Kansas City. He's already no stranger to risk. I need to do some more research to make sure I'm not supporting some sort of kook, but I like what I've read about him (and from him) so far. If he checks out at face value I'll participate in his Kickstarter at a higher-than-strictly-necessary level, just to support what he's doing.
- noluckatall 13y agoI've met the guy; he's legit. My wife and I stop by every time we visit KC because it's such a neat shop. I've looked for a store like his in the NYC area without success.
- SamuelMulder 13y agoWell, every major shop sells knives which will mess you up and you shouldn't let kids play with unattended without some training. I don't see why the chemicals are such a big deal. Should be an opportunity to teach responsibility.