Some large projects would be impossible / too risky without a backer, crowdfunding being one widely-spread alternative to a single flush person or entity. I've recently contributed to the first ever Medieval Music in the Dales , a huge financial undertaking for the 2 lovely people involved. It's worked, I'm delighted to say, and I am personally chuffed to have contributed.

I've never given crowdfunding any thought before this event, and it's only arisen because it's something I really want to succeed and will go to. As Janie said, if I don't want to support something I won't. Since we all have that choice, I'm genuinely wondering what the overall issue is.