Receive micro-payments through the indieKarma Network

I just joined the IndieKarma network and recieved my first free dollar! (I was within the first 5,000 users to sign up). I learned about IndieKarma via Roland Tanglao's blog,a flickr contact and veteran blogger. He is one of the founders of Bryght, a Web 2.0 startup, and is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  I noticed a widget at the bottom of his blog and was curious after I saw mini text popups from other users who "Support" his content. That's just cool:)

Here's how it works:
Each time you visit a website or a blog on the indieKarma network, your account is debited just one cent. It's the smallest of micro-payments, directly supporting the blog or website you're enjoying. If you so choose - you may edit your donation to more - or nothing at all by clicking the widget on the page you are viewing. As a donor,  you will be able to create a profile that will show your support for the sites you  visit and donate to.

Currently, there are 1,082 users with 458 sites and a total of 4,737 donations. I still have a few questions about the debiting and crediting of one's account. I know for sure they utilize the PayPal system. Overall, I think this is a grand idea. I wouldn't mind dropping change into invisible buckets supporting and appreciating my new discoveries and inspirations from fellow bloggers. I can't think of any other way to support sparks on the web besides clicking on the "Donate" widget through PayPal. I'll post more about IndieKarma as I learn. Here is their FAQ.

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Comments

[Roland Tanglao]

it's a neat idea
hope it catches on!

[Breeze]

I agree Roland. Thanks for stopping by:)

[Nikolas Coukouma]

I’ve noticed a lot of problems with indieKarma, including a massive security vulnerability.
http://nikolasco.livejournal.com/370318.html