[Noisebridge-discuss] Flattr micropayment system - possible revenue for Noisebridge?

[aestetix aestetix]

Paypal does not exactly have a solid reputation in the community right now.

http://www.sfbg.com/politics/2010/08/10/paypal-freezes-finances-burning-mans-temple-crew-updated

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:38 PM,
<travis+ml-noisebridge at subspacefield.org<travis%2Bml-noisebridge at subspacefield.org>
> wrote:

> Why not set up a Paypal donation page?
>
> I have one you can copy here:
>
> http://www.subspacefield.org/donate.html
>
> It took all of 5 minutes, and they take less % than Flattr.
>
> Regarding fraud, Paypal has a pretty reasonable policy; if it's not a
> "he said, she said" case, then they'll make you whole.
>
> Flattr is going to run into some problems with network effects - it's
> not a useful system until enough people are using it.  Paypal overcame
> this hurdle by targeting Ebay, and then getting acquired by Ebay.
>
> Disclaimer: I used to work for Paypal and still own stock.
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