@Miroslav Glavic and @all - just because a plugin is a paid one, does not mean it is a good plugin. This is a good point that should not be ignored, and touches on what has already been mentioned. People will start making plugins that are near to useless just to get the income if a paid 'app-store' is created.

I understand all the ethics etc of paid vs no-paid for plugins and their support or customisation. But how about we look at this from a new angle. We are all here saying that plugin authors should be supported for the work they do. If this is the sentiment throughout the community, now that the issue is being discussed everywhere, and even if only 50% of the community agree, why not create a site where a donation is expected for a download, rather than required?

So the site may work the same way as the official repository, but those of us who are conscious of the fact that we should do more for plugin authors can visit it, and the donation process could all be in place, and the user wouldn't have to search out how to send their favourite plugin some money. Simply by using this new site, support is being shown, and a community movement could be underway. A little bit like having a clear conscience on matters of the environment when you add carbon-offsetting to your flight...
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