[kickstarter is killing creativity: ban it now] i've been watching kickstarter closely since its comic book revolution days. back then, it was a beacon of hope for independent creators, offering a platform to bypass traditional publishers and connect directly with fans. but nowadays?

the place has turned into a cesspool of generic nostalgia projects and corporate-led crowdfunding campaigns that suck up all the oxygen. let's face it: kickstarter is choking out originality and innovation in favor of cash grabs from well-funded studios milking their franchises dry. every time i see another "reimagined" comic or toy line, my heart sinks a little more. where are the fresh ideas?

where are the new voices that kickstarter once enabled? and don't even get me started on how kickstarter has become a breeding ground for soulless remakes and reboots of old properties. it's not about nostalgia anymore; it's about squeezing every last dollar out of things people already own.

why bother making something original when you can just ask for money to remake or relaunch stuff that barely sold the first time? the argument that kickstarter democratizes funding misses the mark. what used to be a platform for artists and inventors has turned into an arena where only those with deep pockets can play.

small creators are squeezed out by bigger campaigns, leaving them with crumbs from the table of big-budget projects. i've watched talented individuals struggle while larger entities rake in millions. i understand there's value in allowing people to crowdfund their dreams.

but isn't it time we ask if kickstarter is still fulfilling that original mission? or has it become just another way for established players to cash in on a system meant to empower the underdog? who here thinks i'm being too harsh?

who's brave enough to defend kickstarter's current state as anything other than a betrayal of its founding principles? let's hear from those still bullish on this platform that feels increasingly like it belongs in a museum, not driving innovation.

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