As I understand it, we can either use PP via Xenforo now or not (if not, we stick to checks or manual credit card processing with all the work these options require of the staff). In a future version of Xenforo, we may have the ability to use another payment processor or it may just be limited to Paypal. Any time we use PP, we run the risk they will decide they don't want to be involved in processing payments to a gun forum. Not sure why you think using it now vs using it later is a gamble?
I say allow PP as an option, and reduce the burden on the staff. If, in the future, Xenforo allows us to choose a different payment processor and there happens to be one that is pro-2A (I won't hold my breath), then we can switch.
This entire thread is somewhat ridiculous. I'm sure no one who is against Paypal as a payment option for forum dues is:
1. volunteering to manually process payments for the staff (hundreds of transactions each year; thousands/year as the forum grows)
2. using email from a pro-2A company
3. using social media from a pro-2A company
4. using a smartphone, or running a smartphone OS, made by a pro-2A company
Let's incorporate some sense and practicality in deciding which battles to fight. Frankly, I am grateful that Paypal has eased the way for so much firearms commerce - I know I have sent and received hundreds of Paypal payments in the course of buying/selling gun gear. Many of those transactions simply would not have happened if the friction/hassle/time delay of money orders or checks were required.