[jdobbs]

The problem is that it has to be something that people are familiar with and makes them feel comfortable. They hesitate to expose their money when they're not positive it is safe. They also avoid an organization that has a small footprint (what good is an account with a transaction site that isn't universally accepted). That's where big names like PayPal have the advantage.

Interestingly someone (I'm not sure whether he wants his name exposed) sent me a donation via PM as an Amazon gift card yesterday. I was very surprised and thankful. That's not a bad idea -- since almost all my donations were used to purchase test discs anyway -- and I often buy through Amazon.