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ggamecrazy11y ago· 2 in thread

I think it's highly unlikely that Pebble didn't negotiate that 5% way down. While it's a symbiotic relationship, I think that at this point it's safe to say that it benefits Kickstarter more than Pebble.

twrkit11y ago

Pebble is getting a very cheap line of credit with theoretically no obligation to repay (hence why any money you give in a KS is a 'donation' or 'pledge').

maxerickson11y ago

There's a contract to deliver on the promises made:

https://www.kickstarter.com/terms-of-use#section4

The language isn't real strong though:

If a creator is unable to complete their project and fulfill rewards, they’ve failed to live up to the basic obligations of this agreement. To right this, they must make every reasonable effort to find another way of bringing the project to the best possible conclusion for backers.

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joosters11y ago

If Pebble have any sense they'll have negotiated some kind of better deal with Kickstarter, in return for the guaranteed revenue and publicity.

canistr11y ago

I suspect that the reason to continue using Kickstarter even with the 5% fee is that it comes included with publicity from not just Kickstarter, but the media outlets that will relay this story.

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