Who cares? You seem to live in a universe where everything goes according to plan, that's not any real universe I'm aware of. Kickstarter is about being a pat

Who cares? You seem to live in a universe where everything goes according to plan, that's not any real universe I'm aware of. Kickstarter is about being a patron of creators for specific projects. Sometimes those projects are by people working in good faith, sometimes not. Sometimes those projects succeed, sometimes not. The idea that this is somehow unusual is ridiculous. The idea that it should be discouraged is actively harmful. One of the most powerful things anyone can do with their money is to fund the development of things which change the world. Create products they wish existed, create art they desire, support creative or productive people, help others, etc.