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Ya, it is still a manual kick on thing on the back end. There are a couple issues:
1) we use nicknames and payment processors use real names.
There are a couple things I could do to address that, but they both involve asking the member for more info.
2) I do like to touch base with those that subscribe.
3) The subscription system is primarily a way for members to support the site and it's continued existence.