Well, JTA seems to have umbrage to what a lot of reasonable people can agree is an outwardly responsible message. And they've taken to attacking people who have advocated that message on social media. Just WTF is wrong with that troll?
I saw that too, and yet he claims he didn't start it (but call out a couple sites that he claims are SJWish). SMH.
As for me, I'd love to get one, but am leaning towards No at the moment. As Chewie said, space and money. I have a small office for my Star Wars display, so getting something that large would eat up a lot of display room. I'm in a position where I'm financially secure, but I still have to ask whether it's worth $500 for one toy that's going to sit in a room for only my enjoyment. For $500, there are a lot of other activities that I'd like to partake in as well, from concerts and shows with my wife (to share in the experience), to races and travel... everything costs something, so it's weighing the costs and justifying the worth.
If I don't get one it's not the end of the world for me... and it shouldn't be for others. It's just a toy. No one should be pressured into buying one for the sake of the hobby, especially if it's beyond one's means.
But I truly hope the project get 5000 takers for those that want the Sail Barge. I'm not sure what would happen if it fails to reach the numbers. Would it spell the end for any such experiments or would Hasbro try something smaller for a lesser price? That's what I'd like to know because I think there are a lot of ideas for Hasbro to explore that could be targeted at $100-150 (but I don't really know if my ideas and the price tag match up either). Thoughts?