I've backed a fair number of kickstarters and only been burned once, and that was due to undisclosed legal issues coming and bankrupting a company that had previously successfully delivered two other board games via kickstarter
I'm fine with kickstarting things, but I do my due diligence, and have more faith in dudes I know to be excellent
Andy Kitowski ran a campaign for his translation of a roleplaying game and sent me the softcovers instead of the hardcovers I had pledged for - he apologised and shipped me the hardcovers immediately, and said to keep the softcovers for the trouble
for that he has earned my future loyalty in his endeavors
The only one I got "burned" on was a Google Hangouts adaption that was gonna build up a game play environment for RPGs. Shortly after funding they looked over at Roll20, said "Huh" and negotiated backer status for all their donors over there while closing up shop and working on Roll20 instead.
What was that kickstarter where they bought a house rather than doing the work?
I think it was a computer game
That actually seems like a pretty good investment for an indie company.
Buy a decently sized house, use the basement for an office, have $0 rent costs, and the person who rents it also has $0 mortgage/rent expenses for life.
That's a lot of money that can potentially be saved on salaries and living expenses as the business gets going.
It should be bought in the business' name though, so they have assets.
not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
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spacekungfumanPoor and minority-filledRegistered User, __BANNED USERSregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
You let strangers sleep in your house?
i have, but typically it's only been butts from [chat] and boyfriends/girlfriends of out of state visitors.
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
You let strangers sleep in your house?
People aren't half as scary as you seem to believe.
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
"Hey, new guy in college, we're having a party and you seem like a fun guy, you want to come?"
not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
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spacekungfumanPoor and minority-filledRegistered User, __BANNED USERSregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
You let strangers sleep in your house?
i have, but typically it's only been butts from [chat] and boyfriends/girlfriends of out of state visitors.
You know the chatters for a long time online. Guests of a friend are not random people. The friend vouches for them.
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Deebaseron my way to work in a suit and a tieAhhhh...come on fucking guyRegistered Userregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
You let strangers sleep in your house?
i have, but typically it's only been butts from [chat] and boyfriends/girlfriends of out of state visitors.
You know the chatters for a long time online.
even less reason to let them sleep in your house, really
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
"Hey, new guy in college, we're having a party and you seem like a fun guy, you want to come?"
I went to a lot of parties in college. Always with some friends though.
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HerrCronIt that wickedly supports taxationRegistered Userregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
All I'm taking from this is that I was supposed to be skinning and eating the people I've let crash at mine after a heavy night out.
Which, to be fair, would probably have saved on the effort of getting stuff to make breakfast the next day.
You let strangers sleep in your house?
On occasion, sure. They're not perfect strangers, in that they usually know someone I know, but yeah, when one of the guys I've been chatting to all night is talking about sleeping in the HB until he can get a train at silly AM, I will offer to let him sleep on my couch and then he can go get his train at a reasonable hour.
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simonwolfi can feel a differencetoday, a differenceRegistered Userregular
Just to set the record straight, if any chatter wants to sleep over at my house, I'm expecting at least a disinterested handy
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y2jake215certified Flat Birther theoristthe Last Good Boy onlineRegistered Userregular
It was a fun vacation but it doesn't appear like there is any future there
oh hey! Welcome back!
Did you ever make it as far as Zürich?
Thrice! Stayed the day after flying in, then went back I think Wednesday for a couple of hours in the evening. Then briefly before flying home.
Cool, I was deep in the interview prep mines, so I wasn't really available to organise to go for a pint or anything, but good to hear you enjoyed the trip.
Yeah, I remembered you were busy the two weekends and then the trip on Wednesday was really spur of the moment and short so I didn't think we'd have time to coordinate. Next time!
maybe i'm streaming terrible dj right now if i am its here
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No one tell skfm about Airbnb his mind may explode and it's just got too much earning potential to waste on this revelation
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Deebaseron my way to work in a suit and a tieAhhhh...come on fucking guyRegistered Userregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
You go to a club, talk to people, and then go to an after party.
They moistly come out at night, moistly.
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Powerpuppiesdrinking coffee in themountain cabinRegistered Userregular
skfm why does your stranger danger argument apply only to hookups and not a whole bunch of social interactions with people you've never met before
It does not. Do people just go to strangers homes other than for hook ups? If they do, that is bad too!
Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
P normal to do this for meetups. Not quite the same, I admit.
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I officially don't get Coke Life, where it stands in the product range.
Coke Classic: The original "yummy" drink.
Diet Coke: sugar free, almost no calories.
Coke Zero: As above, but a different flavour closer to Classic
Coke Life: Closer to classic but now has calories?
Or is it just a cynical appeal to "natural" ingredients?
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simonwolfi can feel a differencetoday, a differenceRegistered Userregular
got to love those days where you walk into the office and it is just a shitstorm waiting for you
yeap
Got a mistake call from my boss at 8 am. I was like o lovely gonna b one of those
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But I AM still looking for work in Switzerland. Would probably have to tweak my career path though, I don't think there's like a single job for me there let alone English speaking
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Nerdy white guy world: where parties don't exist.
I think it was a computer game
The only one I got "burned" on was a Google Hangouts adaption that was gonna build up a game play environment for RPGs. Shortly after funding they looked over at Roll20, said "Huh" and negotiated backer status for all their donors over there while closing up shop and working on Roll20 instead.
Can't say I'm upset about it.
every time anyone has ever given tim schafer money
Uh excuse me he's got a party in Baldur's Gate that never stops
That actually seems like a pretty good investment for an indie company.
Buy a decently sized house, use the basement for an office, have $0 rent costs, and the person who rents it also has $0 mortgage/rent expenses for life.
That's a lot of money that can potentially be saved on salaries and living expenses as the business gets going.
It should be bought in the business' name though, so they have assets.
You need to run them through more dangerous modules.
Nope. Don't worry. I gotchu girl.
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Aw yiss #objectification #showmethenipples
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You let strangers sleep in your house?
*gasp*
i have, but typically it's only been butts from [chat] and boyfriends/girlfriends of out of state visitors.
People aren't half as scary as you seem to believe.
list of every parks and rec book
it's p amazing
That's compeltely different because you are in a group and usually go with people you know. I am talking about a 1 on 1 situation or one where you show up and literally know no one. Does anyone actually go to a party where they don't know anyone? How would that even happen?
"Hey, new guy in college, we're having a party and you seem like a fun guy, you want to come?"
You know the chatters for a long time online. Guests of a friend are not random people. The friend vouches for them.
Ehhh, people in your social circle may not be scary, but people at large? terrifying.
Also, Space. One night stands are things that happen. i get that they aren't for you and that's ok. pls stahp.
even less reason to let them sleep in your house, really
I went to a lot of parties in college. Always with some friends though.
On occasion, sure. They're not perfect strangers, in that they usually know someone I know, but yeah, when one of the guys I've been chatting to all night is talking about sleeping in the HB until he can get a train at silly AM, I will offer to let him sleep on my couch and then he can go get his train at a reasonable hour.
Celeste [Switch] - She'll be wrestling with inner demons when she comes...
Yeah, I remembered you were busy the two weekends and then the trip on Wednesday was really spur of the moment and short so I didn't think we'd have time to coordinate. Next time!
maybe i'm streaming terrible dj right now if i am its here
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u kidding?
Its a miracle I haven't died of exposure in my own bed.
You go to a club, talk to people, and then go to an after party.
P normal to do this for meetups. Not quite the same, I admit.
Or couchsurfing
*sigh*
Can I at least pick the movie
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got to love those days where you walk into the office and it is just a shitstorm waiting for you
couchsurfing is weird.
Coke Classic: The original "yummy" drink.
Diet Coke: sugar free, almost no calories.
Coke Zero: As above, but a different flavour closer to Classic
Coke Life: Closer to classic but now has calories?
Or is it just a cynical appeal to "natural" ingredients?
for you? the anime shelf is your oyster
yeap
Got a mistake call from my boss at 8 am. I was like
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maybe i'm streaming terrible dj right now if i am its here
I resent being pigeonholed into your sordid shelf of moe waifus
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Pfft, a disinterested handy is literally how I greet people.