

I’ll think it is an interesting development that’s in line with what happens in the world of braodcasting where commercial driven cable stations are challenged by subscription based models like Netflix and HBO. The steps Apple is taking lead me to the thought that we are on the verge for micropayments for content. Here in The Netherlands a company…
Tipping options like Flattr have existed awhile. They do precisely what you’re advocating; to date, traction with them has been underwhelming. I’d wager that adoption rate has had at least as much to do with peoples’ inertia re paying for things online as it does with the product execution of micropayment options available.