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The controversy with Rouser echoes longstanding issues about platform neutrality and gatekeeping, particularly within crowdfunding ecosystems. Historically, Kickstarter has faced criticism over certain projects being removed or blocked—sometimes allegedly due to ideological disagreements or platform bias.
For example, several years ago, the platform was accused of removing projects by creators like "Diversity in Comics" (Y-Channel Zak), allegedly over content or perceived ideological differences. Succesful crowdfunding campaigns, such as Berserk and Spawn-related projects, thrived, but the community remained wary of arbitrary moderation or censorship.