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I feel the exact same way.

What's funny/weird about this sentiment is that if Envy Labs/Code School got $2mil+ in funding from an investor I would be totally cool with it and happy for them. The fact that they are crowdfunding while I am a paying customer just rubs me the wrong way.

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Think it this way: crowdfunding the development of this new Code School project, YOU are the investor.

Does it really feel that bad?

Not really. You aren't able to make a return (exit or dividend) on future profits from such a course when sold to others after development is complete.

sponsorship !== investing

ditto

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