Reddit roundup: a small YouTuber's investigation of a dubious campaign
Scam & Risk Alerts · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
A small YouTuber, who started out joking about odd Kickstarter projects, began researching campaigns that looked potentially harmful and published an investigation of one with help from Reddit.
The thread became a discussion of why community scrutiny matters when platforms don't vet claims.
What Reddit users said
Wishes more people helped expose dubious campaigns, since many backers assume every company will deliver what it pre-sells.
Original commentBecause Kickstarter doesn't evaluate claims, resolve disputes or offer refunds, independent scrutiny is a real service to less cautious backers.
Original commentAppreciated that the post added real value to the community rather than just promoting something.
Original commentSubscribed after an earlier video about a hazardous gadget and found the channel informative.
Original commentRaised a fair counterpoint: some antibacterial lighting does exist in hospitals, so claims need checking on their specifics.
Original commentSource: I found a Kickstarter scam and exposed it with Reddit's help. (r/kickstarter)
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