[aptsurdist]

I was initially very excited to see this post. I have always believed that flattr's subscription/contribution model could be so important for supporting creatives and grassroots efforts.

So I'm disappointed that it seems I can't signup and contribute without installing a browser plugin that can read and change all my browser data and browser history... nope.

Flattr team, please fix that and I'll consider giving you another chance.

P.S. I've been keeping my eye open for someone trying to implement this subscription/contribution model using blockchain. I haven't been able to find anything -- anyone seen that yet?

[bonqis]

The extension is how we can make the solution without any need for integration into sites (and services) and without any effort for the contributor. This is what we learned during the years to be needed for this to work on scale.

(The change history is included in the history access scope in Chrome.)

[josteink]

> So I'm disappointed that it seems I can't signup and contribute without installing a browser plugin that can read and change all my browser data and browser history... nope.

The sad thing is you used to be able to do that. I can’t see why they would take that ability away...

[pmlnr]

> P.S. I've been keeping my eye open for someone trying to implement this subscription/contribution model using blockchain. I haven't been able to find anything -- anyone seen that yet?

What makes you think blockchain is in any form, a relevant, or good tool for this?

[BlueTemplar]

Might not be exactly what you had in mind, but you might want to check out Flixxo? https://torrentfreak.com/popcorn-time-creator-readies-bittor...

[Ajedi32]

> P.S. I've been keeping my eye open for someone trying to implement this subscription/contribution model using blockchain.

Brave browser does this.

[Ajedi32]

How are you expecting it to work without a browser extension? In order to know who to pay, the software needs _some_ way to know what sites you're engaging with.