Let's keep our motivations in check and not give into paranoia.
That PA article misses the important point that we're risking our money to give a chance to creators who wouldn't be able to fund their games otherwise. No 100% success guarantee, no immediate reward - and that's quite clear.
If some other backers are willing to give money to anything that looks remotely pretty on a video clip, then indeed - given what's available in stores - it's an investment just not worth the risk.
Indies with promisong, interesting pitches should be taken into consideration though, not just experienced developers with bussiness people on board.
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