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Do you think that it is possible that the kickstarter model leads to press-than-sufficient sure diligence by lowering the barriers to investment that have traditionally driven larger investors to do more sure diligence?

Is it possible that kickstarter might be predicated on lowering inhibitions to invest below the levels necessary to consistently make sound, rational judgments?

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I think that the kickstarter model is below the legally viable laissez faire line, and the once the lawsuits start flying the party will be over. People will look back and say "What were they thinking would happen?"

But that is just my opinion of where its going, it may turn out to be as revolutionary as eBay was in the casual sale market.

I've got the same opinion. It's amazing how so many entrepreneurs love the idea of crowdfunding their next project. They don't see how their crazy startup idea is just another insanely risky investment alongside scammers and people who have no idea what they're doing.

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