take heart @Wiese2007… even though it is highly unlikely we have reached the 1 million mark via paypal pledges, that doesnt mean the goal (persistent, connected world) can never be attained… it would just have to happen at some point well after the public release… 
i know and I can say that i have try my best to support them xD
Edit: my last post “The Final Countdown” xD has give him a little boost - now 83 hits ^^