Why? People give them money to make a game. The people are still giving them money. They are pretty active in talking with the community. They gave refunds to those who were not comfortable with the project and how it is going. Like what is so horrible about this?
They aren't giving refunds for years now.
They sold part of the company to the private investor.
They continue to pressure the community into spending more money.
We live in capitalism, there is nothing horrible in extracting money from the people. People give them money because they love the idea of SC: the Space Sim MMO, which even with all the Alphas and progress, is still in the realm of fantasy. The battle to get the economy, stability, balance and polish has not even started yet. For some, even the attempt at this game is enough to donate.
SC's only competition is time. Can it showcase enough progress to drive the perpetual monetization for the goods that require faith. If they lose, I doubt there will be a publisher taking over the project that was incomplete after 8+ years and $250m.
The SC discussion never goes anywhere. It is always about BELIEVING that SC will deliver on the promises.
I have no horse in the race, if they deliver, I get the product. If they fail, it wasn't my wallet which attempted the most expensive and elaborate game ever.