an interesting and perhaps illuminating read from 2010..

http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=10&title=the_problem_with_fan_funded_music&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

One of the most important bands in the entire history of anything and everything ever to do with music

"Gang of Four"

[ok.. one of my most favourite personal influences..]

got their hands sullied and burnt by a similar campaign in 'pledge' funding..


I recall some of the fall out on fan forums at that time became very resentful and nasty..