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People are discussing Kickstarter’s handling of adult content policy and backlash, including an apology for botched rules and betraying the “f*ck the establishment” spirit. Separately, a Wheel of Time board game adaptation is drawing attention because it already surpassed its Kickstarter goals early.

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Key Takeaway Kickstarter is simultaneously facing policy backlash over adult-content rules and seeing strong early traction for at least one major board game adaptation.
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Kickstarter is simultaneously facing policy backlash over adult-content rules and seeing strong early traction for at least one major board game adaptation.

People are discussing Kickstarter’s handling of adult content policy and backlash, including an apology for botched rules and betraying the “f*ck the establishment” spirit. Separately, a Wheel of Time board game adaptation is drawing attention because it already surpassed its Kickstarter goals early.

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  • ● Adult content rules — "Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spi Eurogamer

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Top 2 signals · Kickstarter is simultaneously facing policy backlash over
Eurogamer · 8d ago
"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"
IGN · 15h ago
The First Wheel of Time Board Game Adaptation Has Already Blown Past Its Goals on Kickstarter

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Topic: adult content policy Kickstarter apologises for criticised adult content rules.
Project type The First Wheel of Time Board Game adaptation.

What to Watch

  • Follow Eurogamer’s updates on Kickstarter’s adult-content rule changes and the public apology fallout. Eurogamer
  • Track the Wheel of Time board game on Kickstarter for how long it stays over its initial goals. IGN

What Changed

  • The First Wheel of Time Board Game Adaptation Has Already Blown Past Its Goals on Kickstarter IGN
  • "Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit" Eurogamer
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"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its fiercely contested adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

Kickstarter is the latest platform struggling with adult content-related, payment processor issues. But as apologies go, this is a good one.

8d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
thegamer.com

Kickstarter To Allow Adult Content Again, Walks Back Policy Governed By Payment Processors

The policy was only announced last week, but Kickstarter admits "we botched it."

8d ago Sam Woods
pcgamer.com

Kickstarter rolls back new mature content guidelines after week of backlash

The crowdfunder's payment processor, Stripe, "can still suspend a campaign that Kickstarter has approved."

5d ago Justin Wagner

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