Animation costs money - says the guy who ragged on animation for a decade because they got away with more than censors would allow live action
It is an absolute scam.
It’s not that the product was shit. It’s that it was never delivered. People donated 60k for 3 episodes of a cartoon. Yes, of course these things fail. But when they fail in most cases the money is given back. However, Norton didn’t “fail”, he produced a pilot and a handful of episodes. What do you mean you want a refund? The product is right there.
This isn’t even getting into the perks situation which is even worse. Soliciting money for an idea is the entire concept of these fundings, theres no guarantee it’ll happen. What SHOULD be a guarantee are the worthless shit you promise people. Obviously Norton couldn’t have fulfilled the “write an episode” shit but mass produce some posters…”That costs money”? HE GOT 60k.
The 60k isn’t JUST for the cartoon. It’s for the perks too. If he didn’t account for that he’s a mismanaging ass and only stole money “accidentally”. If there wouldn’t have been enough money for the cartoon afterwards raise the goal or eliminate the retarded costly perks.
Bottomline he stole money.