I have the same problem and i've just emailed my request and although he's tired of getting emails about refunds he can fix it easily with:
1) A minor change in the text of the messages on the webpage and PayPal receipts.
2) The drop down menu under donations says nothing about recurring.
3) A simple heads up in advance and I don't mean like a few days!
4) In the heads up message and in all messages, let us know that we are subscribing "forever" until we cancel it via PayPal! We know its for 6 months but not beyond and that's very deceptive but easily fixed.
I too signed on knowing that I was subscribing for 6 months no big deal and now I'm out of work and I find out it's about to expire and I hardly visit here either since I've had too many problems with download issues so I came back to check in after eh like 3-5 months of inactivity. I don't recall having a choice in 6 months recurring or just a one time payment. I'd better get my refund and if not PayPal will know the real and whole story I've got documents and screenshots. It's deceptive and not clear, that's all. I mean hey just change your subscription methods and we'll be much happier! I'm not pissed yet since I'll wait and see if I get my refund first. What if I do? I'll never come back, and if I don't? I'm not too pissed right now since I'm giving them a chance but if not i will be!
Here's a pic from a better way to get your donations:



Did you get it your refund?