So what I think should be done about this paying thing is either give Cosmetics for money(lose when dead or not or if stolen w/e)....
Other idea is that start back up with the Donate Button but show the cost of hosting the server/website ect. So we can tell where we are at and everyone can do something to help out or when the funds are available.
Outright buying the game would be ok as well. Still with cosmetics with Donate back as well.