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On the one hand you keep reading "developers need to eat" and on the other hand you keep reading comments like yours.

Buying the alpha means paying for continuous development...

Also, you get a new download of the current state every time they have some significant changes.

I've backed around 40 KS projects. I'm happy to microfund projects that have a realistic timeplan. I think if you're selling alpha access to something that has been in development for 4+ years and doesn't seem to have a clear time plan for completion, maybe you need a disclaimer -- especially when dealing with PayPal, which is infamous for being strict about what you can sell through it.

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