I think the missing piece to flattr (or maybe just the intro) is that content sites would probably paywall off their content to be available to only flattr subs

I think the missing piece to flattr (or maybe just the intro) is that content sites would probably paywall off their content to be available to only flattr subscribers. That way to have any access to the content, you would have to put a minimum in your flattr account (maybe $15/month?). Then you could get access to this premium content and choose to "Flattr" it if you like it. Maybe there would be different levels of flattr accounts... e.g. silver, gold, platinum at different monthly rates. And the content providers could only let gold people in one area but silver or gold people in other areas. Dunno, just a thought...