To be perfectly honest with you, I would personally never 'pay' to be able to apply for staff, its pretty much the same thing as buying staff ranks, only difference is that if you did not like their application you can turn them down, which would really ... REALLY annoy some people and they would most likely charge-back which you don't want.
The best way to do it is if people wish to be staff then do it on a 'play time' basis. people who show they are dedicated to being online both in-game and on the forum/website make the best staff.
Some people have rich parents who allow them to buy anything they want, and these people, most of the time are 12. And you don't want that either. Nothing against kids at that age or around it but staff are there to hold the rules down and be mature at all times. Iv'e perhaps met around 2 'kids' who have actually been able to act mature for their age.
Just think wisely about choosing your staff, I personally don't think its a good idea being able to 'buy/donate' for a 'chance' of getting staff.
Don't take my word for it though, see what others have to say about it.
Best of luck to you and your server!
- Tench
