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Autechresaint
Jan 25, 2012

Me in Reverse posted:

Sounds like any other socially inept 15 year old kid.


I kinda feel bad for him.

He was trying to sell junky t-shirts for $100..I don't feel that bad for him.

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vegemitesandwhich
Nov 17, 2005
DiRt-y Girl

posty posted:

Facebook in my opinion has dramatically lowered the bar for being labelled a friend.
Also, those debating about numbers of friends may Be interested in the concept of dunbars number.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number

Exactly. I have 408 'friends' on Facebook, but I would say maybe 50 of them are people I talk to regularly, and that includes family. The rest of them are people I went to school with, or see at conferences every couple of years. It's not a measure of popularity or anything. And now I feel like I need to go purge, because 408 seems like far too many.

To contribute: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/serfbliss/serfbliss-documentary?ref=recently_launched

It's not necessarily a bad project, but why not show us some of the 300 hours of footage instead of having your kid narrate some line drawings? Let the material speak for itself!

KittyLitter
Feb 3, 2003

Autechresaint posted:

He was trying to sell junky t-shirts for $100..I don't feel that bad for him.


One of the more amusing aspects of the kid's concept is that he wants to get a garment printer because a heat press flips the breaker in his home. The whole concept of fixing his electrical wiring aside... You *still* need to heat press shirts that were printed on a digital garment printer.

ass struggle
Dec 25, 2012

by Athanatos
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/918469157/coming-out-atheist?ref=card

A kickstarter trying to fund a documentary about "coming out" as an athiest.

quote:


A documentary about the trials of telling my family and the world that I reject the hypothesis of God.

My project is simple; come out to my family about being an atheist and document the process. My name is Michael, and for the past 25 years, I have been a christian, raised to believe in heaven and hell, angels and demons, God and Satan. I am not an expert on any subject, religion or otherwise. I don't plan on de-converting my family from religion, but I don't want to dodge conversations, lie about my beliefs, or feel dishonest anymore. I need to tell them what I believe and why I believe it. Although I feel that my family needs to hear these things, I don't want my conversations to fall only on deaf ears. That's where the documentary comes in. I believe that if I can document these conversations with my family, others in similar situations can learn from my experiences, and this documentary will hopefully help them make decisions on how they want to approach their own situations.

Apparently this would cost 30,000 dollars.
I don't know what else to say

ass struggle has a new favorite as of 03:23 on Jun 3, 2013

Autechresaint
Jan 25, 2012

sparatuvs posted:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/918469157/coming-out-atheist?ref=card

A kickstarter trying to fund a documentary about "coming out" as an athiest.


Apparently this would cost 30,000 dollars.
I don't know what else to say

I love that the sole backer backed with $666.

Sono
Apr 9, 2008




sparatuvs posted:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/918469157/coming-out-atheist?ref=card

A kickstarter trying to fund a documentary about "coming out" as an athiest.


Apparently this would cost 30,000 dollars.
I don't know what else to say

Mom, my film crew and I have something to tell you...

Xandu
Feb 19, 2006


It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
So the guy wants to make a documentary, but can't even be bothered to make a kickstarter video.

ass struggle
Dec 25, 2012

by Athanatos

Xandu posted:

So the guy wants to make a documentary, but can't even be bothered to make a kickstarter video.

quote:

So why on earth would this project cost $30,000!?

This is a ground-up project. All I have is a story and one chance to document it. I need cameras, microphones, lights, editing software, transportation, permits, licensing, DVDs, advertisement, and most importantly a competent crew. From my research, none of these things come cheap. I hope to come in under-budget and continue my interviews in other states.

Apparently he has no equipment or experience, so obviously he can't rent a cheap camera and make a 3 minute video. I'm getting a "give me money and I'll hire people to make the film for me" vibe from this.

ass struggle has a new favorite as of 03:54 on Jun 3, 2013

AlbieQuirky
Oct 9, 2012

Just me and my 🌊dragon🐉 hanging out

Xandu posted:

So the guy wants to make a documentary, but can't even be bothered to make a kickstarter video.

The gods help those who help themselves, so there's no percentage in that for atheists. :colbert:

cool biRd pics
Aug 28, 2009

you will feel ashamed of your words & deeds
I think I saw this one earlier and it actually had a video.


It was iPhone verticam if I remember correctly.


In other news: Step one: make a kickstarter asking for money

Xandu
Feb 19, 2006


It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
I think I found this guy's website. Quite a collection of businesses

quote:

CHRISTOPHER & SCOTT LLC IS MADE OF UP OF 4 DEPARTMENTS, EDUCATION CONSULTING WHICH INCLUDES FACILITATION OF CLASSES, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, AND REGIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION.

THE SECOND DEPARTMENT IS FULL SERVICE MARKETING RESEARCH WHICH INCLUDES SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING RESEARCH WHICH IS A GROWING AND EFFECTIVE MARKETING TOOL.

THE 3RD DEPARTMENT IS OUR EMERGING HEDGE FUND THAT WILL HOPEFULLY BE APPROVED AND WILL BECOME OPERATIONAL BY THE END OF THIS YEAR. WE ARE IN FACT IN THE LEGAL STAGE OF LAUNCHING OUR INCUBATOR FUND WHICH SHOULD BECOME OPERATIONAL AT THE END OF THIS MONTH WE ARE EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT THE HEDGE FUND WORK AND WE WILL RELEASE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEDGE FUND IN THIS WEBSITE BLOG.

OUR 4TH AND NO LESS IMPORTANT DEPARTMENT IS CHRISTOPHER STUDIOS HENCE THE NAME OF THE WEBSITE. THIS IS THE OLDEST OF OUR FOUR DEPARTMENTS BUT IS THE ONE THAT GOT THE BUSINESS GROWING. CHRISTOPHER STUDIOS IS A FULL SERVICE ART STUDIO AND GALLERY. YOU MUST CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

http://www.christopherstudios.net/

cool biRd pics
Aug 28, 2009

you will feel ashamed of your words & deeds

Xandu posted:

I think I found this guy's website. Quite a collection of businesses


http://www.christopherstudios.net/

There's also this lovely gem

edit: GRRREEEAAAT!!!

Xandu
Feb 19, 2006


It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
So did this guy name his company Christopher and Scott after his middle and last names?

Cool Web Paige
Nov 19, 2006

So someone posted this on Facebook

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-perform-a-kingdom-hearts-parody-musical

I made it about 2 minutes in before I couldn't take anymore and remembered why I hate everything to do with weaboos.

Deep State of Mind
Jul 30, 2006

"It was a busy day. I do not remember it all. In the morning, I thought I had lost my wallet. Then we went swimming and either overthrew a government or started a pro-American radio station. I can't really remember."
Fun Shoe
That's like the basic definition of a project that could not be a flexible funding project. Oh but look sure enough it's a flexible funding project. They say if they don't reach their goal they'll bring us the best possible musical online.

dijon du jour
Mar 27, 2013

I'm shy

vxskud posted:

So someone posted this on Facebook

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-perform-a-kingdom-hearts-parody-musical

I made it about 2 minutes in before I couldn't take anymore and remembered why I hate everything to do with weaboos.

Ha ha, at least they realize that Kingdom Hearts isn't well written. :v:

Also, This is what I imagine hell sounding like. Are they trying to sound good?

Wendell
May 11, 2003

dijon du jour posted:

Ha ha, at least they realize that Kingdom Hearts isn't well written. :v:

Also, This is what I imagine hell sounding like. Are they trying to sound good?

Jesus, it's like they're all singing entirely different songs. The Shaggs were better than this.

Chekans 3 16
Jan 2, 2012

No Resetti.
No Continues.



Grimey Drawer

vxskud posted:

So someone posted this on Facebook

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-perform-a-kingdom-hearts-parody-musical

I made it about 2 minutes in before I couldn't take anymore and remembered why I hate everything to do with weaboos.

$75 for a date with your favorite character! :suicide:

null_user01013
Nov 13, 2000

Drink up comrades

Wendell posted:

Jesus, it's like they're all singing entirely different songs. The Shaggs were better than this.

http://youtubedoubler.com/8uHN

Man, this is terrible.

Wendell
May 11, 2003

Haha. Somehow that improves it.

bawk
Mar 31, 2013


How did you get the site to double the same video? :confused:

Hannah Montana
Jul 16, 2009

I can't be tamed.
Have you ever felt the need to strap ice cubes to your hand? Then this guy's got you covered. In water. Because Ice melts.

However, I can see using this to sneak up behind friends and giving 'em the old cold shoulder. So maybe it has some sort of evil utility after all.

Bobo the Red
Aug 14, 2004
Lay off the marmot

Hannah Montana posted:

Have you ever felt the need to strap ice cubes to your hand? Then this guy's got you covered. In water. Because Ice melts.

However, I can see using this to sneak up behind friends and giving 'em the old cold shoulder. So maybe it has some sort of evil utility after all.

I like that they want to use the Arc, but are unaware that its name is no longer an acronym. The non-acronym name is so offensive I thought it was a fake group at first.

pathetic little tramp
Dec 12, 2005

by Hillary Clinton's assassins
Fallen Rib

Bobo the Red posted:

I like that they want to use the Arc, but are unaware that its name is no longer an acronym. The non-acronym name is so offensive I thought it was a fake group at first.

The ice mitt doesn't even work on its own, you have to put the ice mitts into a pre-existing ice cube tray, and if the ice mitts don't fit your particular cube tray, well gently caress you buddy.

And he wants $10,000 for something athletic trainers fixed ages ago. Pour water into styrofoam cup, let freeze, tear off top part of styrofoam so you can apply ice directly. Cost: about 1/10th of a cent.

And he seriously thinks it's a selling point that he says he'll have retarded people assemble his ice mitts. It's not a joke project, holy poo poo.

KittyLitter
Feb 3, 2003
EDIT : oops - sorry... quote != message

homewrecker
Feb 18, 2010

KittyLitter posted:

His name is Nancy?

Somewhere in the pitch he explains he's using his Mom's Kickstarter account;

"My name is Matt Giannino and due to some difficulties making my account I am putting my project on my mom’s page."

Rosalind
Apr 30, 2013

When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change.

And yet all of this could be salvaged if the Ice Mitt was shaped like Mitt Romney. What I wouldn't do to melt that man all over my body.

But seriously $45 for a small ice mitt? These can't cost more than like a dollar or two to make can they?

keykey
Mar 28, 2003

     

Nailed it.

Oh god.. What have I done? http://youtubedoubler.com/8w3n

Bad Munki
Nov 4, 2008

We're all mad here.


homewrecker posted:

Somewhere in the pitch he explains he's using his Mom's Kickstarter account;

"My name is Matt Giannino and due to some difficulties making my account I am putting my project on my mom’s page."

Holy poo poo, amazing. That right there, that's what did it. Now I have to back it. THANKS MOM! :v:

OrganizedInsanity
May 30, 2013

by Ralp

pathetic little tramp posted:

The ice mitt doesn't even work on its own, you have to put the ice mitts into a pre-existing ice cube tray, and if the ice mitts don't fit your particular cube tray, well gently caress you buddy.

And he wants $10,000 for something athletic trainers fixed ages ago. Pour water into styrofoam cup, let freeze, tear off top part of styrofoam so you can apply ice directly. Cost: about 1/10th of a cent.

And he seriously thinks it's a selling point that he says he'll have retarded people assemble his ice mitts. It's not a joke project, holy poo poo.

Jesus, does anyone else wish Kickstarter should force people to at least make a pie chart of where the money's going? For all the poo poo those SkullGirls people got, they at least broke out their insanity so people could decide whether nor not its bullshit.

This looks like it would cost $20 to make at most and the rest either going to secure assembly in some Chinese sweat shop or something.

Bobo the Red
Aug 14, 2004
Lay off the marmot

OrganizedInsanity posted:

Jesus, does anyone else wish Kickstarter should force people to at least make a pie chart of where the money's going? For all the poo poo those SkullGirls people got, they at least broke out their insanity so people could decide whether nor not its bullshit.

This looks like it would cost $20 to make at most and the rest either going to secure assembly in some Chinese sweat shop or something.

He breaks down his costs a bit. Apparently, it's about $2 of material per glove. You're paying 43 to 78 dollars for assembly and his genius

Bad Munki
Nov 4, 2008

We're all mad here.


Bobo the Red posted:

He breaks down his costs a bit. Apparently, it's about $2 of material per glove. You're paying 43 to 78 dollars for assembly and his genius

How much goes to his mom to compensate her for the use of her kickstarter account and basement?

OrganizedInsanity
May 30, 2013

by Ralp

Bobo the Red posted:

He breaks down his costs a bit. Apparently, it's about $2 of material per glove. You're paying 43 to 78 dollars for assembly and his genius

Wow, he couldn't have justified it as something crazy vague like "copywrite/patent rights" or something? That would have been hilarious

turnip kid
May 24, 2010
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/in-ryo-s-footsteps-2--2

quote:

Short Summary

Shenmue seems to be something that resonates with people and has created an impressive, impassioned fanbase. The story is one of self discovery, adolescence blossoming into youth and exploration. These are all things we relate to.

By exploring the locations used in the first Shenmue for our next project we will not only be bringing the story full circle but it will allow fans to further immerse themselves in the fiction they have grown to love so dearly.

DoctorPresident
Jul 21, 2012
Oh, look! Another "soon to be classic" slasher borefest:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/926084804/helliversity-getting-in-is-easy-getting-out-is-mur?ref=recently_launched

I WANT TO SHOOT YOU:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1931352946/snaparazzi?ref=recently_launched

There's no :reject: large enough to explain this KS (don't forget to check out his website):

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1119327785/sons-of-nemeses?ref=recently_launched

Sono
Apr 9, 2008




DoctorPresident posted:

There's no :reject: large enough to explain this KS (don't forget to check out his website):

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I think not.

Distant Chicken
Aug 15, 2007

DoctorPresident posted:

There's no :reject: large enough to explain this KS (don't forget to check out his website):

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1119327785/sons-of-nemeses?ref=recently_launched

quote:

Pledge $2,000 or more
For the exceedingly generous, you will be flown out to Colorado, first class, and enjoy a meal with Nemeses himself at a top-rated restaurant to show his appreciation!
And by the time he flies you out and back and pays for the meal he'll have pissed away most of the $2000 :v:

OrganizedInsanity
May 30, 2013

by Ralp

OatmealRaisin posted:

And by the time he flies you out and back and pays for the meal he'll have pissed away most of the $2000 :v:

Please, please have some guy in Europe do it just to gently caress with him. Round trip tickets are more than 2000

pospysyl
Nov 10, 2012



OatmealRaisin posted:

And by the time he flies you out and back and pays for the meal he'll have pissed away most of the $2000 :v:

He doesn't say anything about flying you back. :unsmigghh:

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sentientcarbon
Aug 21, 2008

OFFLINE GAMES ARE THE FUTURE OF ONLINE GAMING

The numbers don't lie. 99.99% of every Diablo 3 player wants the game to be offline. This is a FACT.

OH SHIT IS THAT A WEBCAM? HOLY CRAP GET THAT AWAY FROM ME! (I am terrified of being spied on, because I am a very interesting person)

DoctorPresident posted:

There's no :reject: large enough to explain this KS (don't forget to check out his website):

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1119327785/sons-of-nemeses?ref=recently_launched

I read the description and watched the video and still have no idea what he's trying to do. Starting a cult? Writing a book? Writing a book for a cult?

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