Flattr.com: a workable way to tip online?
I’ve just added a flattr button to this blog.
I’ve been very frustrated by the glacial progress made in how to financially credit creators online. The music biz is badly in need of an alternative way to show your appreciation for the music you like (one that’s not buying the album!).
Flattr seems to be a good way forward. It works like this: imagine every time you clicked ‘like’ on facebook, a share of a fixed monthly donation was given to the creator. This overcomes the experience barrier that’s held micropayments back: instead of payment forms, a single click will suffice. You don’t even need to care about the amount.
Any money not used from your fixed monthly donation is given to charity. All round goodness! Good to see the pirates are still ahead of industries (the creators are ex-pirate bay).
