Comments by "Winnetou17" (@Winnetou17) on "Is early-adopter sacrifice necessary for markets to change? the framework question" video.

@BillAnt Depends on your needs and wants and financial availability. This is akin to donating to a crowd fund, except that you are actually guaranteed to receive something functional. But in spirit, unless it happens to suit your needs very well, it's a donation. For which, of course, you need to have the extra money and the desire to give them (and, I guess, confidence that they'll actually be used for what you want).
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Unless it fits your needs very well, it's basically a donation. Don't buy it, unless a) you know that you'll be able to actually use it (without frustration) or to b) give it to someone who will appreciate it, or c) be ok with the money spent working like a donation, that is, not receinving something in return, other than the warm feeling that you did the right thing and pushed the world in a better direction.
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@DeeSnow97 If your budget is strained, I'd say to not be an early adoper. Of course, it's totally up to you, how much of an idealist you are or how much you have faith in the thing you're supporting. The way I see it, unless it happens that what you buy is very good or perfect for you, then you're essentially donating to the cause. Which is very nice, but usually it should be done with disposable income. Thing is, if it doesn't suit your needs enough, you'll get to hate it while also hampering you. Better to get the thing you need most, at the best price, go on with your life, be productive, improve your life, and when you're ready to give (aka have disposable income) then give.
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