I'm just appalled that this is what IC's have come to. If we're going to keep bashing these types of IC's then we need to come up with another type of "interest check". One that is to gauge interest in an idea or project WITHOUT dumping money into prototypes, finishing tests, etc.
- IDEA (show & discuss)
- IC "Interest Check" (has become... pre-group buy)
- GB "Group Buy"
I agree that prototypes, etc. need to be done before a group buy, but it's ridiculous to tear someone apart when all they are doing is asking if you like their IDEA. Trying to gauge interest before they start throwing actual money at an idea.
There was obvious time spent on the idea. It's not like the OP posted two sentences describing what they were thinking and asked you to buy it.
Too many good ideas that get posted as "IC's" ......get told it's NOT an "IC", get shredded, told they didn't do it right, come back when you have ________ info, prototypes, etc.
Our tiny keyboard world can be wonderful and foster great ideas & communication, it doesn't have to get ugly.
Apologies for the mini rant. Not pointing the finger at anyone specifically, just tired of all the IC BASHING that has become the growing trend.