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People are discussing Kickstarter’s apology after it acknowledged it “botched” and mishandled criticized adult content rules, and how that decision betrayed the platform’s earlier “f*ck the establishment” spirit. The focus is on credibility, community backlash, and what changes (if any) will follow.

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Key Takeaway Kickstarter publicly apologized for mishandling criticized adult content rules and for violating the spirit some backers felt the platform represented.

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Kickstarter publicly apologized for mishandling criticized adult content rules and for violating the spirit some backers felt the platform represented.

People are discussing Kickstarter’s apology after it acknowledged it “botched” and mishandled criticized adult content rules, and how that decision betrayed the platform’s earlier “f*ck the establishment” spirit. The focus is on credibility, community backlash, and what changes (if any) will follow.

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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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"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

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Event Kickstarter apology for criticized adult content rules

Backer sentiment referenced Betraying the “f*ck the establishment spirit”

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Follow updates on Kickstarter’s adult-content policy changes after the apology. Eurogamer

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"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 criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

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3d ago Mariella Moon

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"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

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