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on March 23, 2011
Daniel Anderson
backed a project
Release Our New Record, 'Enchanted Youth' by Captain of Compliments
Captain of Compliments is currently finishing up the recording process of their new record, Enchanted Youth. There's still much to do.
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100% funded $1,006 pledged
- 25 backers
- Funded Mar 24, 2011
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on August 19, 2010
Daniel Anderson
backed a project
Super Secret 7-Inch Pressing For The Kid In The Back by FTKITB
Super secret going away present! For the Kid in the Back is moving to PA to chase bigger dreams. Let's send him packing with 7-inch records!
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130% funded $785 pledged
- 22 backers
- Funded Sep 11, 2010
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on February 12, 2010
Daniel Anderson
commented on a projectI have met Koji, I have many friends and acquaintances that have met Koji. The over-arching feeling everyone I know gets from him is a selfish, better-than-thou attitude showing nothing but exclusivity and vanity. I still want to know how he is changing lives, how he is being he best person he can be, and how he is making a positive impact on this world. I can count on both hands the people I know that are sickened by this whole campaign. But all anyone can say is "if you knew him, you would understand". But I have met him, I have tried cordiality and good-nature. It went nowhere with him because he wanted everything to be a campaign of pats on the back for HIM. And that is a pretty close assessment of one version of selfishness, as far as I can relate. It's not tough to dupe people these days. Maybe he is duping people for, in part, a good cause. But, informing people and giving people the tools, means, and motivations to change the world is much more admirable than any kind of vanity riddled popularity tool. If he is truly being the best person possible, he chose some really poor means here at Kick Starter for doing so. No one here has given me a reason to believe in any of this, especially not Koji. The most sincere people here are the one's that are here just to support the music. If the rest of you believe that Koji and his HBG hype crew are changing the world, I ask you to reassess whether you've seen any proof of that. Because I know I haven't. And until he proves to me that he is doing something good to deserve all 192 pats on the back, I will remain skeptical of his character.
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on February 12, 2010
Daniel Anderson
commented on a project1. The only thing of substance I've seen here is "believe in him, he is a good person, he makes a difference". Call me cynical, but if that is all it takes, then nearly everyone I know should be handed $5000 right now. But, that isn't happening, because we all have the humility to realize that our own self-importance is in no way above any one else's. Also, why should I have to know Koji personally to get this? If he can only change the lives of those who personally know him on a one-on-one basis, then his ability to change people doesn't reach very far. And, besides that point, everyone I know (myself included) that has had interactions with Koji, have left with a sour taste of selfishness and vanity. 2. And my concern is not entrenched in the issue of how he will spend the money. It's the glamour and self-interest in himself that has shown through during this whole campaign. If he has sacrificed personal wealth for the betterment of others, why is HIS music the "first and foremost" priority (not my words) of this campaign; before and above his role as activist? 3. The way a record label works is often dollar for dollar, or worse for the band. They never just blindly give away money. Taking music into one's own hands, in-house, and asking for easy handouts are two different things. I'm in a DIY band, myself, and I've played tons of unpaid shows where no one cares. It's a bad feeling when that happens, but it comes with the territory. In the 18 months, just on fiscally responsible management of band money, I have released 7 CDs, funded 6 tours, promoted said tours, printed many t-shirts and bags, etc. And we've broken out ahead, without ever asking for a handout; not once. There is a vast difference between the D.I.Y. music mentality that you raise; and what comes off as a mentality of unwarranted and pre-conceived self-merit and self-deservedness. 4. Yes, I'll gladly admit that Invisible Children has done good things, and I definitely will be keeping an eye out to see where that money goes. "The character of a man is in what he does when no one is looking". He shouldn't have used this as a selling point in the first place. If he feels so strongly, he should have pointed fans directly to the Invisible Children charity, or some other means of directly supporting that (or another) charity. 5. Tons of bands are touring all the time. I have friends that have played 100/150/200+ shows a year. And they do it on their own, by living/touring within the means they have and that are offered to them. Many working crappy part-time jobs every day home. Koji's touring schedule seems ambitious until you are in the "touring musician" situation, at which point it just seems necessary. 6. Believe me, I will be following to see where this money goes, who it supports, how it is displayed to the world, and most importantly how it effects people. If it goes to good places/organizations/causes, then he has followed through and I commend that. Though I will never commend the vanity that has gone into this whole campaign. 7. Lastly, I am not sure what the tone of your last paragraph is meant to be, but if it is of a self-righteous nature, I ask you to spare it. I am keeping all my comments of a civil nature and I believe everyone has the ability to do the same. So do not call my criticism's misguided, for they are relevant view points to arrive at in a logical and curious thought process. And do not cast a shadow of doubt upon my ability to change the world, and change people, and alter lives for the better. I have spent more time, money, sweat, blood, tears, smiles, etc. on changing the world and being the best person I can be. Just because we may disagree doesn't make either of us a better person. Need I remind you, throughout history, some of the people with the most defiant view points were some of the people who had some of the most legitimate impacts on changing widely-accepted thought? So don't look down on me just because I am not blindly following. I am only offering these words as a curiosity and a challenge for follow-through. P.S. I do appreciate the support in ridding this area of petty insults. Better to say nothing if all you have is substanceless venom
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on February 12, 2010
Daniel Anderson
commented on a projectI'm already skeptical about the legitimacy of this whole thing. The true honesty and positive effect of any given person can be show by his or her ability to act in a positive and constructive way without having to brag about it. But, in regards to his 3 reasons for raising this money, all I can see is selfishness: 1. TO MAKE MORE MUSIC - Asking people to give you money so that you can do what you want to do. Mind you, "first and foremost". His words, not mine. This is like a child begging for an unwarranted, unnecessary, and complete overabundance of toys at Christmas; just because said child wants them? Obviously every musician wants to pursue their dreams of making music. But with any sense of humility, a musician would realize that the best way to do this is to head out on the road, play shows, make/sell merch, etc. I know this from experience. 2. ACTIVISM - What kind of blanket statement is this? Sure, Invisible Children does an okay job at informing people, but this is a fad/trend charity. It's easy to get involved with a charity when it is hip and cool to do so. If you believe so much in being involved with needs-based and charity organizations, why not just encourage direct donations to these groups? 3. THE ENVIRONMENT - Sounds like another facet of the "being a good person because it's cool" emblem. Why do you need everyone's monetary donation to act in a green and eco-friendly manner? If you truly believe in this - again, you should be encouraging direct donations to research. And, on a personal matter, just be a more green and eco-friendly person, because it is the right thing to do. You don't need $5000 to do so. If you truly believe in it, you can do it for free. And I won't even bring up the favorite jacket, material possessions issue. Shit happens, we all know this and we've all dealt with it. Lastly, if this man/musician/activist has changed so many lives in such a good and positive manner, why are all these changed souls on here trash talking anyone who raises even the slightest question to the legitimacy of this program? If he's really influenced their lives so much, why are they still here acting like ignorant, childish bullies? If these are the people he has bettered, he obviously hasn't done that great of a job - as proven by their selfish and close-minded ways of attacking people on the internet. (i.e. Dr. Destroyer, Marlin, Alex Ernst, Brandon Youngblood, Naim Yeal, Sarena) I would have no problems if this were called "Koji presents: A Personal Fundraiser". But he is fooling many people out of a lot of money under the guise of doing great things. If you want to support him as a musician (as you should, he's actually quite good), go to his shows and pay to get in and buy his merch and throw him a donation or two. If you want to support activism, find a true and legitimate 501(c) not-for-profit charity to donate to. They know how to deal with donated money better than Koji because that's how they survive. And lastly, to promote a greener and more eco-friendly lifestyle, go learn about the issue and start in your own personal life. 5000 acts towards a greener ecosystem would go much much further than $5000 to a kid in PA could ever go. Think wisely!
Daniel Anderson
Daniel Anderson joined Kickstarter on February 12, 2010
