Ok ...
Firstly...
Before I think about spending my time...or money...in any possible way ..
I want to see an "end user / purchase ready"
No snake oil...no flim flam ..no flashy promises or hints or whathaveyou ...
I want to see a "purchase here" button...not "invest here" button...not "support here" button...not "donate here" button ....nor a "preorder here" button...
I want to see a proper independent review done...and their appraisal.
I want to see a proper set-up to deal with repairs...refunds...parts...service...

All of which is asking no more or less than asking for what is expected from any manufacturer .

Until that happens...
I ignore start ups ..
The bad ones ...the good ones...
Even the best meaning...
Until they cement their wishes and rainbows into practicality ..
They are just all smoke, mirrors and bull***** until they cough up with the goods.

Until they come through...
I call bull***** on each and every one of them..

And any that do come through...
Do not deserve any contrition from me...
Since they are only doing what they should be in the first place.

As far as the cookie issue...
Yeah...love that...
Totally unnecessary ...and disturbing...considering.