This is a brilliant idea:

http://flattr.com (watch their introductory video)

I always wanted to give back to those who I feel create worth... Software I use, blogs I read, artists I admire... People who share their stuff for free but never get any financial reward for it. Like the Nexus.

I would really like to see a world where - with the help of such a system - artists of any kind can become financially independent, supported entirely by their fans.

I think Flattr is right on time. There is a rising need in people to give, to somehow support those causes which they find important. With this tool, the connection can be made.

Not yet.

I will begin using this service when they open up to the entire world.

Then I will promote its use to every site to whom I'd like to donate.

Ironic that this is poted the same day that
THIS
is posted.

Food for thought.

I've tried it, and it is a really good system, makes donation as easy as a single click.