Part 2/10:
Indiegogo and Kickstarter have long been major avenues for independent comic creators to fund their projects outside the traditional publisher system. However, recent moves by these platforms indicate a shift toward tighter control and vetting processes, with the goal of preventing scams and ensuring project viability.
Indiegogo, in particular, has announced plans to transition from an open platform to a more closed one, where campaigns will undergo vetting before going live. This process might delay launches significantly, potentially taking months to approve campaigns. The concern among creators is that increased scrutiny and vetting could serve as a form of gatekeeping, restricting access for projects that don't meet certain subjective criteria.