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Show older commentsCreator Deakin about 20 hours ago
Fair enough RJ. I won't make excuses for poor communication. it's been what it's been and I've apologized and I will apologize again now. It IS inappropriate a won't deny it. my only source of confidence lies in the fact that I have been working and I am psyched about what I am working on and have little doubt that everyone will be psyched on the final results. The ongoing truth is that this project is in process and it is getting closer to completion all the time. There really isn't a whole to lot to update on until things are completed. the first wave of stuff though should be ready to go soon and everyone will be getting goodies in their mailboxes. Within the next month I will be writing everyone to get their mailing addresses. I will be sending out a package to everyone. a lot will be explained there and it is just the beginning of more to come.
take care,
josh
Creator r j 1 day ago
It can't be that hard to update people on this and there has been a giant lack of communication from you man. It's really inappropriate. I really don't care about my small pledge anymore, as it is the principle of the thing that someone from one of my favorite bands would take 25k over 3 years ago from fans and not deliver a single agreed upon pledge. We have been duped
Creator Calum Gunn 2 days ago
This is the worst, ahahah. I'd like a refund
Creator Deakin 5 days ago
Hey Jesse,
thanks and absolutely. Things are going really well and I'm really psyched about what everything is turning into at this point. this is pretty much most of what I have been working on between AC tours the last few months especially. the book is starting to come together and it's looking really sweet to me. I've been rerecording a couple of the jams from that time and I'm psyched about how they sound. it's all coming together for sure. still have quite a few months to go before anything will be sent out. but you should absolutely have faith.
all the best,
josh
Creator jesse taylor koechling 5 days ago
i still have some faith in this project... should i?
Creator Jeremy Johnson on May 2
Hi Deakin, is it possible to get a refund? Doesn't seem like finishing up this project is much of a priority anymore. That's ok, but would be good to get my money back.
Creator r j on April 16
It has been 3 and a half years since this project was funded.
Creator Deakin on January 10
yes... update will be coming soon. exciting news on a couple of fronts but most exciting in the immediate is that we have received the financial report from TEMEDT that breaks down how they have spent the money so far. It is a really wonderful thing what has been done with the money that everyone gave and I can't wait to share it with you. The document is in french. we are translating it and will be sharing details soon. I also am putting together a very clear schedule to guarantee that all of the creative aspects of this project will be finished and on it's way to production and mailing by late spring at the latest. I'll be posting a more significant update about all of this very soon.
thank you,
josh
Creator Nick Hill on January 9
Could I have my $60 back? (Yep, I trusted you enough to throw you an extra tenner.) I'll give it to Friends of the Earth instead, I think.
Creator Leland Pfingstag on January 8
Is this still being worked on? updates?
Creator jesse taylor koechling on September 8, 2012
anything new on this? that is all i will say right now.
Creator jez on August 30, 2012
Apparently too busy making an album: http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/08/27/animal-collective-centipede-hz-interview-deakin/
Really ridiculous. I gave this to my boyfriend as a fucking gift... which was never delivered. Ungrateful fuck.
Creator Dan Rollman on August 21, 2012
Hi Josh.
We are now approaching three years since your project was funded. Three years! You relied on the belief of strangers, who gave you over $25,000 so you could have a fun adventure in Africa.
It's truly disappointing. You've hurt my ability to have faith and belief in the honesty and commitment of others. I still hope you'll follow through and deliver what you promised, but with each passing month, my skepticism grows.
Bummed,
Dan Rollman
Creator Jeremy Johnson on July 21, 2012
Anything happening Deacon? This is getting a bit old...
Creator jez on May 16, 2012
Deacon, just got word that there is a new Animal Collective album. Would love to know what's good with this project. I backed this as a gift to my boyfriend... good thing we're still dating since 2009!
Creator Hamish on April 13, 2012
Patience!
Creator r j on March 3, 2012
What's the word?
Creator Jeremy Johnson on January 5, 2012
Any updates Deacon? Two years since this was funded....
Creator Calum Gunn on August 11, 2011
Still waiting to hear what's happening.
Creator Dan Rollman on July 19, 2011
Deacon, will you please provide an update on the status of the project? Over 200 people pledged money for your trip, all on the assumption you'd provide us something in return. It's now been over 18 months since your journey. If you're not going to complete this project, please let us know.
Creator r j on June 24, 2011
So I guess we all got duped? Classy!
Creator ashley vaske on November 10, 2010
Goodness!
It's pretty crazy how people can find negativity in the most positive of places. Get a life!
I'm pretty late, obviously, to joining this discussion but just wanted to add that. I just met Josh Dibb and he seemed like a pretty amazing person. These people that start these political debates on websites like this are in anoth3r world. I can't begin to understand it. I was really just trying to look up some info on Mali and the festival and this is what I found. Oh well. Hey to josh anyway.
Cheers,
Ashley-Alabama
Creator comfortndrew (deleted) on August 27, 2010
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Creator jesse taylor koechling on March 6, 2010
thanks for the guggenheim performance.... makes me even more interested in what is to come of this.
Creator Deakin on January 3, 2010
thanks everyone. and thanks andre. your voice was one of the thoughtful dissenters that actually really made me think about this whole thing a lot more. I am really happy that this feels better to you. long strange trip indeed, but i think an ultimately positive one. '
again... thanks to everyone who supported the project.
Creator Hamish on January 1, 2010
Congratulations, Josh and everyone!!
Creator Sam Wotherspoon on December 31, 2009
Hey Josh,
Congratulations on reaching your goal!
I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes of your trip (both artistically and in terms of making a difference in Mali)
Good luck at your show tonight,
Sam
Creator i am not tocharian on December 31, 2009
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Creator andre williams on December 31, 2009
so. very. interesting... so I was wrong, it *is* about helping Africans after all. just re-read the new and improved project page. what a long strange trip watching this project from start to finish...
anyhow, congratulations and happy new year!
Creator jackson on December 31, 2009
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Creator funwithfruit on December 31, 2009
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Creator Bobby Leiva on December 30, 2009
Unfortunately I am in debt and only able to donate 5 dollars at this point in time, but even if that just helps Deacon buy a cheeseburger I am happy to help.
Creator BTWeigel on December 28, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7576444.stm
Sounds like they do good work, Josh. You have my support.
Creator Deakin on December 25, 2009
Please look up TEMEDT. We feel that they are providing direct services. The money we raise is going directly to them.
In terms of the concern that we will not reach the 25,000... we feel confident that we will. Furthermore, though we have no way of lowering the goal (as per Kickstarters rules) we have begun to look into ways that will ensure that we will be able to donate whatever amount is raised even if it does not reach the 25,000 mark.
thank you for your concerns.
over here doing our best....
merry christmas.... happy holidays...
josh
Creator Jessica Keuskamp on December 23, 2009
I'm interested in hearing the cd he records while in Mali, to get an idea of his impressions while there. I'm sure it will be very groovy. In terms of the donation, it's always better to donate to organizations directly, that provide direct services to people.
Creator Famoso George on December 22, 2009
I do understand there's a lot of promotional interest in this project. Anyway the need to be critical comes mainly from the lack of details given in the project explanation (enormous sum of money plus very few details, you can't really blame the people for being critical!) and the high social status and recognizability of the project starter himself.
I haven't noticed that Deacon found a label who pays $10.000 to cover all the production costs (trip + book + cd).
As far as I remember the initial request didn't mention this TEMEDT charity project, but asked for $25.000 just to cover the trip, the book and the cd. If the production costs are about $10.000 (as stated now in the project home), then there has been $15.000 over budget in the first place. The original project name even went as "Deacon (Animal Collective) at the Festival in the desert" without mentioning any charity thing going on!! I'm totally up for charity and helping these human rights organizations, but there has been something unclear here right from the start.
Were those extra money originally intended to be bought to Temedt? Why not stating it before then? It would have catch a lot more people! Or is it just a quick solution to save the reputation?
Now, why don't you lower the $25,000 goal to just $8,000? Temedt will have more chaces to get the funds, and I'm sure they rather have a safe $8,000 than a $25,000 they won't get.
Creator Yancey Strickler on December 21, 2009
Kickstarter's Community Guidelines read:
* Be courteous and respectful. Don't harass or abuse other members.
* Don't post obscene, hateful, or objectionable content.
* If you don't like a project, don't back it. No need to be critical.
Actions that violate these community rules or Kickstarter's Terms of Use may lead to an account or project being suspended or deleted.
http://www.kickstarter.com/help/guidelines
Creator Andy Baio on December 20, 2009
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Creator dalas verdugo on December 18, 2009
It does have different standards, which are clearly stated in the guidelines section.
Creator funwithfruit on December 18, 2009
dalasv, I think your confused about what comments sections are for. If this site has different standards nearly every other comment section on the internet, then the only option they should allow is to put a smiley face emoticon.
Creator Famoso George on December 17, 2009
Dalasv, no one is trying to defeat the project. Other's point of view are always essential to see both sides of the coin and help other people not to take what they see for good just because they have seen it on a website. As barnux says, some sort of feedback mechanism - good or bad - will help the people to make up their minds and back the project as wisely as they can, because we're talking about money, not peanuts.
I was talking about democracy because I've seen someone mentioning deleted posts, and I smelled a rat. As long as it adds something to the whole picture, or sheds some light on unknown detalis, or unearths one's point of view, any feedback should be welcome. People need to see these things as objectively as possible so no one takes advantage of his position, his name and the fact that he's a famous person.
I still hope he will play in Mali anyway, even if this project doesn't succeed, because it's such a great chance for the African people to see some western artist playing onstage. If he doesn't just because he doesn't reach the $25.000 mark, well, it will be outrageous 'cos he surely can afford the money needed for a 3-days trip himself.
Creator barnux on December 17, 2009
I'm not sure I agree with you dalasv. I would think feedback would be important with regards to guiding future KS projects. If a project fails silently, you don't really learn anything about why it failed etc. I think some sort of feedback mechanism - for both positive and negative - could prove valuable.
My 2 cents.
Creator dalas verdugo on December 17, 2009
Just looked down and saw you saying that deleting your comment would be anti-democratic. This isn't a democracy, it's a website for funding projects. I think you guys are just confused about what this space is. It has a specific purpose and function. Your personal blog would be a better place to air your opinions on this.
I'm not saying you shouldn't have opinions or express them, this just isn't the place for it.
Creator dalas verdugo on December 17, 2009
If you want to talk about how the project will move forward, it makes sense, but it makes no sense to talk about how to defeat a project here. This place is for MAKING IT HAPPEN!
Creator Famoso George on December 16, 2009
what's the best place to discuss a project if not the very place where the project is presented?
Creator dalas verdugo on December 16, 2009
You should probably not back the project, then. As I see it, Kickstarter is a way to fund projects, not a political debate forum. There are appropriate places to discuss these issues, but it's not here.
Creator P.J. Craven on December 16, 2009
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Creator kerblesque on December 15, 2009
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Creator Famoso George on December 14, 2009
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