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Kickstarter is now accepting Canadian projects

by darxius on 8/27/13, 1:28 AM with 14 comments

  • by wikiburner on 8/27/13, 2:48 AM

    Does anyone know the back story on why Kickstarter is so restrictive?

    Kickstarter can't be used to raise money for causes, whether it’s the Red Cross or a scholarship, or for “fund my life” projects, like tuition or bills.

    Indiegogo has no problem with it though.

    Kickstarter also requires each project team to sign up for their own Amazon payments account. Why wouldn't Kickstarter just collect the money and then wire it / cut a check to the funding recipient?

    Also, why does Indiegogo charge upfront while Kickstarter waits until the campaign is successful?

    The whole crowdfunding space seems to operate pretty illogically. Are there legal complexities that aren't apparent to an outsider that force their hand?

  • by xanido on 8/27/13, 3:44 AM

    They've also announced their intent to launch in Australia: http://www.kickstarter.com/australia

  • by freejack on 8/27/13, 11:17 AM

    Oh, that's awesome eh! I can't wait to put up my "Brew in a Canoe" project!

  • by xkiwi on 8/27/13, 3:32 AM

    Kickstarter is so restrictive is because they wanted to maximized profit & also result of their taste. Put restriction on hackers who really innovate and create real products? well good luck with that, I am with freedom.