Kickstarters got you down? Here's some tips...

[Goatmeal]

     From a few days ago, and since I didn't see it posted here (and I know Lambonius posts some topical "Jimquisitions" from time to time), here it is: Jim Sterling of Destructoid has a more realistic approach to viewing Kickstarter projects...

     A common sense guide to being a happy backer
     http://www.destructoid.com/how-to-avoid-being-sad-about-kickstarter-projects-257598.phtml

[Intendant S]

I think QFI is a scam!  I demand my money back!

In all seriousness, though, one thing that I keep telling people is that Kickstarter is an investment and NOT a pre-order.  It seems to me that the most vocal complainers are those who only paid to get the game itself.

I know it's a shameless plug, but you might be interested in reading my own retrospective article on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstartadventure.com/home/the-kickstarter-effect-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-crowdfunding/