The Button (revised)
| The button is up under my profile on the right. However, I tested it with a credit card and it included the name on the credit card, as well as a shipping address, in the confirmation email to me (no credit card #, though, or other info). I didn't try to pay my PayPal account from the same Paypal account, so I don't know what kind of personal info comes with that. I'm looking to find out if there's a way to allow anonymous donations, but it looks as if there's no way to keep the donor's name anonymous on a Paypal donation. There are other options that I'm exploring, but in the meantime, if you don't want me knowing your name, don't use the button. If you don't care, donate away... EDIT: Looking at it further, I think that if you donate through a PayPal account (rather than using a credit card), it will identify you by the email address associated with your account. I can't verify this for myself, though. You can add multiple email addresses to your account, choose one as the primary, and then delete it from the account afterward if necessary. SECOND EDIT: Further research reveals more options, but none of which are perfect. PayPal will give me the name associated with your account; no getting around it, although there's a button to click under shipping address that will supposedly allow you to choose "No shipping required" which keeps your address private. Haven't tested it, tho. Bitpass allows completely anonymous donations, but 1) you have to have a Bitpass account and 2) I have to install code on my server, which would mean I need to get a real website. Snail mail money orders are an option, but it means I'd have to give you an address, and you'd have to risk sending them blank. So this is probably not to be, unless someone risks the PayPal button. One plus: I did not choose the option for you to send me a message with hte donation, so if you do choose to donate, I won't be able to match the real name to the on-line persona. However, I know this is not very comforting, so I don't expect anything. I'll leave the button up for a week, and then take it down if nothing happens. I want you to know I am touched by the thought, though. Thanks, y'all. More stories coming soon. |




Comments on "The Button (revised)"
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Melanie said ... (2:50 PM) :
post a commentHello Jonny:
Well I since I proposed making donations I decided to make a small donation. I took the leap mostly out of curiosity. You and I have exchanged emails so you know a little bit about me, I think you already know what state I live in; and if you were honest I know your home state. I'm not too concerned about my name on my PayPal account because that account is so old that it's my maiden name. And I trust that you won't reveal ANYTHING in your blog including my donation amount. I hope others will join me by adding a little something to your "Get Laid Fund". If you don't collect a significant amount just promise me that you'll use my little donation for something fun...a couple of beers at least...LOL.
I hope to see others comment that they've sent in a donation, not revealing the amount. If you get enough small donations it will help when you add it to your secret slush fund for some quality ass.
About TM, yeah it's a little painful, but it got much too serious and it was time to put an end to it. Don't fret... I'm too slutty to go celibate!! LOL
If your donation button works, keep it up a little longer.