Mises.org wants to kiss you without first brushing its teeth.

I just donated $50 via this form, but I must say I was reluctant. I will post the contents of the e-mail I sent to contact@mises.org and webmaster@mises.org.

My purpose for posting this here is to ask you to also write to those addresses and request that they clean up their donation page.

Content of the e-mail:

Hi. I just donated $50 via the donation page here:

https://mises.org/forms/25/Support-the-Ludwig-von-Mises-Institute-in-2012

I have some suggestions.

1. Fix your SSL problem. Clicking on the lock icon yields a message that indicates the page is only partially encrypted. This does not help boost the confidence of the person using this page to donate.

2. Clarify what the clicking the check box labeled "Please add my 2012 Mises Institute Membership". Does it add $50 on top of whatever amount I list above? Is an XOR situation? Does checking that box do something different than donating $50 (the same amount) in the drop down above it?

3. Clean up your layout. This is the Mises Institute. I expect, and I want your web developers to expect, only the best.

Thank you for everything you do.