simple approach to subscriber modifications?

After lots of research and a conversation with Bruce, I have some specific questions…

-If the Pro Forms for subscriber modifications automatically cancel the original Paypal agreement and go with the new one (which I read in a few places), do the Buttons do the same thing? Trying to avoid the complication of using the Pro forms with Paypal Standard and needing Express Checkout and changing short codes and all of that.

-It would seem from what I read that a Buy Now button (for a year, say) is easier to manage in the long run than a recurring subscription (for a year) with EOT and such. Is that so?

I really need to go into the weekend able to sort out how to easily offer what I described here:

http://www.s2member.com/forums/topic/subscriber-modification-help/

A week later, and no concrete help. So many of us are struggling with using s2member. I wonder if you have ever considered a different approach to support? One that might include a translator between technical geek-speak and we less-technically minded folks who are creating communities on the web?

Thank you for your inquiry.

-If the Pro Forms for subscriber modifications automatically cancel the original Paypal agreement and go with the new one (which I read in a few places), do the Buttons do the same thing? Trying to avoid the complication of using the Pro forms with Paypal Standard and needing Express Checkout and changing short codes and all of that.

Yes, all Subscription Modification Buttons and Pro Forms will overwrite the original PayPal Subscription.

-It would seem from what I read that a Buy Now button (for a year, say) is easier to manage in the long run than a recurring subscription (for a year) with EOT and such. Is that so?

This really depends on what you’re hoping to accomplish. Buy Now transactions do not require you to activate DPRP on your PayPal Account (which isn’t free). However, Users will not be automatically charged at the end of their agreement, and will need to extend access time manually.