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Whether Kickstarter will address these concerns or whether they will double down remains to be seen. For now, many in the community have expressed a clear preference: transparency, fairness, and respect are essential for these platforms to continue fostering independent creativity. The ongoing situation with Rouser serves as a cautionary tale about the potential hazards of social media politics infiltrating industry roles and the importance of maintaining open, unbiased communities in the creative crowdfunding space.