Why do you back Kickstarters?

[Jan van Leyden]

I voted "Other".

When I backed my only Kickstarter project it was mostly value with a sprinkling of patronage. With the project being more than one year behind schedule and the author going silent after some heads-up messages and lots of excuses, the value didn't arrive at my house. This was a calcutlated risk, so not much harm done, only shattered hopes.

Any other kickstarter I might support will be strictly patronage: nice if I get something from it but not necessary for my goof feeling.

What I don't do is Kickstarters of "big" companies, i.e., Kickstarter as a pre-order platform. Most of the stuff I'd be interested in is rather high-priced plus high delivery costs. It's much better to wait for the item and order it via mail.

 

[Lindeloef]

I voted for Patronage. I backed 3 KS and 2 of them fall into that category.
I also backed Numenera but I think there was no doubt, that that KS will get funded, so I believe that would fall under the "other" category.

 

[Nikosandros]

It really depends on the project. The Reaper KS was because it was just too good of a deal. Most of the times is because I like supporting a product early and maybe get nifty exclusive items. I supported the EN Word KS because I liked the idea of "investing" in and supporting a community where I spend a lot of time.

 

[Desh-Rae-Halra]

I tend to back for Patronage, as there are a lot of cool projects out there offering things that I just wouldnt be exposed to otherwise. I think I always consider the value of a project as well. I also like the excitement of seeing a project grow as well as the general camraderie that can develop between backers.

 

[Alzrius]

I do it for Exclusivity. I'm a slut for the rares.

 

[amethal]

Patronage. I back Kickstarters when they are for something I want, that might not get made otherwise.

If I'm pretty sure the Kickstarter will fund without me, then usually it is because I want some of the stretch goals, which might not be available any other way, so Exclusivity as well.

 

[DMZ2112]

I do it for Exclusivity. I'm a slut for the rares.

I am actually very surprised this attitude is not reflective of more of the respondents. I have backed Kickstarters in the past where I had no interest in the final product, just for the rewards (Pathfinder MMO, I'm looking at you).

 

[Stormonu]

Primarily patronage - I think KS is a great way to foster good ideas. I have a secondary goal of good value; I'm backing the good idea because I want a copy of it at a decent price.

 

[frankthedm]

Value. I know the value of my dollars and middlemen tend to disagree with my opinion on that matter. You cut the middleman out and I'll bust out my wallet.

 

[frankthedm]

I am actually very surprised this attitude is not reflective of more of the respondents. I have backed Kickstarters in the past where I had no interest in the final product, just for the rewards (Pathfinder MMO, I'm looking at you).

Look at self aware / self disparaging Alzrius post was. Many folks who feel that way won't admit to it.