Last week, we released a set of updates to our rules around mature content. It was our first time publishing a set of detailed, specific guidelines for adult-oriented content on Kickstarter. And honestly? We botched it. The rules didn't land the way we intended, and the response from our community
Sadly not working with a payment processor is a much bigger liability. It’s nearly impossible to sell things online without one, and there are only a few choices due to how hard it is to get a new one off the ground (you need experts in financial regulation for every area you serve, and finance laws can vary widely even between neighboring cities, let alone countries). This lack of other options gives payment processors an outsized influence on the businesses they serve.
Working with Stripe sounds like a liability
Sadly not working with a payment processor is a much bigger liability. It’s nearly impossible to sell things online without one, and there are only a few choices due to how hard it is to get a new one off the ground (you need experts in financial regulation for every area you serve, and finance laws can vary widely even between neighboring cities, let alone countries). This lack of other options gives payment processors an outsized influence on the businesses they serve.