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I'm not thrilled with this new feature at all

It's important to do basic research before backing a project. See if similar project is for sale on Amazon. Google and see if products exist. Also check a creators previous projects. Are backers happy? Has the product been delivered? Was it what was promised? Are many complaints about defects? How a...

Love the idea. You've got my support. I've been a member since they opened up membership to the general public. I've backed over 1,400 projects. Several of us have alerted Mark to scams and the projects have been removed although they continued using the BackerClub logo. Good luck. You need to email...

I believe we've discussed this in the BackerClub subforum. Sending messages about Joining/using BackerClub to creators and other Kickstarter members is technically spam according to Kickstarter rules. I have links to BackerClub in my profile. My contact order with creators almost always follows the ...

Yes, I definitely wish there were some guidelines! Lol I guess we're the only ones so far who are curious about this specific scenario! I didn't want to ask a creator for a reward if I shouldn't be getting one, but I guess it's kind of a gray area. Thank you for letting me know about your experienc...

No you don't have to be a BC member before you pledge on a project. I've found it helpful to remind projects that I'm a BackerClub member. I sometimes do this in the comments (saw you on BC), other times I do it after surveys go out by dropping them a KS message, other times I'll include it in my si...

Klaatu wrote:They put mine into review because I sent creators I liked a message about backerclub. Said it was unsolicited advertising of "my" product.

Yep that's happened to others. We've talked about the problem in other threads.

IsrealNahsohn wrote:Mine is for having my cc charges reversed for two projects that are scam artists! Beware, KS will lock backers accounts before reviewing projects.

That stinks

How to refer projects changed recently. Here are the new rules on referring projects: Projects - $60 Whenever you recruit a project to BackerClub and they complete the signup process you'll get a $60 referral fee! All the project creator needs to do is list your name or profile URL on the submission...

You need to contact the founders about doing that. I believe additional rewards have been added in the past.