Posted by jay on November 3, 2003, at 16:03:45
In reply to Re: PayPal Only (Maybe), posted by Dr. Bob on October 28, 2003, at 2:41:00
> > > I think Dr. Bob has toyed with the idea in the past. I guess he'd have to give refunds for blocks though????
> >
> > of course! Plus put the assistant moderators on the payroll :)
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> I'm still toying with the idea. It would be simpler in many ways to use a service like PayPal:
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> http://www.paypal.com
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> than to try to deal with credit cards myself. No, I don't think there would be refunds for blocks. Yes, there should be some sort of compensation for deputy moderators.
>
> BobDr. Bob:
I guess I am a creature of universal public healthcare, and I honestly think
charging to use your website would further hurt and disenfranchise people
who can't afford it, low income, fixed income, people in poverty..etc. If
people made over a certain amount of money, maybe one way would be to ask
for a quick brief copy of income tax statement. The other fact is that
people living in poverty or in low-wage jobs tend to suffer more often from
mental illness than people in secure, middle-upper income lives.(This is
documented in the excellent book "Noonday Demon" ) There is a whole
chapter in that book devoted to poverty and mental illness, and I highly
suggest reading it, and doing some social research yourself if possible.If the website is costing you too much money, possibly look for government
or non-profit grants. Limiting this website to those who can afford it would
be a great injustice, and yet another slam of the door of people in poverty
who have been dealt this horrid losing hand much of their life.If you'd like further research, I'd be more than glad to help out.
Sincerely,
Jay
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