Exactly. KickStarter is great if you have the right expectations: every donation is a gift (and a gamble), not a purchase. If you're not willing to risk losing money on a failed project, then don't donate.
It's a tricky line for KickStarter to walk: they need to set the right expectations with users to stay credible and prevent backlash, yet they risk scaring people too much and reducing donations, which is their bread and butter.
It's a tricky line for KickStarter to walk: they need to set the right expectations with users to stay credible and prevent backlash, yet they risk scaring people too much and reducing donations, which is their bread and butter.