"First, accept that no one both reputable and for the long-term will accept anything more than small amounts directly charged to credit for a bitcoin. "

I disagree.  So far, most attempts at solving CC for BTC have failed to fraud, but that doesn't mean the problem is unsolvable.  Currently a few groups are successfully offering bitcoins for credit card, but all require identity verification via passport/id upload and charge around 10% markup to MtGox or CampBX prices.  Right now I'd recommend:

BuyBitcoins.com - Definitely the best interface and easiest way to buy coins, coins are delivered within a few hours, sold at 10% markup
BtcQuick.com - Cheapest option at only 7.5% markup with a $2.00 registration fee, but new version of the site is very difficult to use (almost unusable).
VirWox - Coins sold around 12% markup.  Site isn't designed for bitcoin, so the process of getting coins is a bit convoluted, requiring you to add USD, buy Linden $ then trade this for Bitcoin.

If you're going to buy bitcoins with credit card, at least use a site that's been around for a while like https://www.BuyBitcoins.com
AccessCoin.com, CoinPal.com & DialCoin.com are just a few of the businesses that have gone bankrupt trying to accept CC for BTC.

www.BuyBitcoins.com requires proof of identity through photo upload & phone verification, but turnaround times are quick; you can get your bitcoins within an hour if you order during normal business hours.

Please use www.BuyBitcoins.com

We do require identify verification to buy bitcoins by credit card, but our service is fast & very secure. 
Just upload your photo ID, do a quick phone verification & we'll send you your bitcoins within a couple of hours.

https://www.BuyBitcoins.com

We require all users to upload a photo ID & verify a phone number in order to buy bitcoins. 
Our service is fast, simple & secure, please visit www.BuyBitcoins.com

you can buy bitcoins from paypal.buybitcoins.com using your paypal. All you need to do is create an account, upload a photo of your ID, enter your paypal details and start buying the bitcoins!

At http://paypal.buybitcoins.com  paypal payments are accepted for Bitcoins.  Users are required to share their location and to upload a legal photo ID before bitcoins are sold to them. Caution is unfortunately taken  to deny a majority of the orders that are placed through this website.

But if you're legitimate, feel free to submit an order and you will be able to purchase bitcoins using your paypal.  You'll need an MtGox user account to withdraw your bitcoins since all withdrawals are made through Mt.Gox redeem codes.  The only fee charged is a 12% premium to current Mt.Gox rates with a hope to reducing the rates in the future.
It's sister website buybitcoins.com accepts credit card payments for bitcoins.

Our website http://paypal.buybitcoins.com  now accepts limited paypal payments for Bitcoins.  Users are required to share their location and to upload a legal photo ID before we'll consider selling bitcoins.  We err on the side of caution so unfortunately we are forced to deny a majority of the orders that are placed through our website.

But if you're legitimate, please feel free to submit an order and we'll do our best to help you purchase bitcoins using your paypal.  You'll need an MtGox user account to withdraw your bitcoins since we do all withdrawals through Mt.Gox redeem codes.  The only fee we charge is a 12% premium to current Mt.Gox rates and we hope to reduce this rate in the future.
Our sister website buybitcoins.com accepts credit card payments for bitcoins.

Our website https://www.BuyBitcoins.com is now accepting limited credit card payments for Bitcoin.  Users are required to share their location and to upload a legal photo ID before we'll consider selling bitcoins.  We err on the side of caution so unfortunately we are forced to deny a majority of the orders that are placed through our website.

But if you're legitimate, please feel free to submit an order and we'll do our best to help you purchase bitcoins by credit card.  You'll need an MtGox user account to withdraw your bitcoins since we do all withdrawals through Mt.Gox redeem codes.  The only fee we charge is a 12% premium to current Mt.Gox rates and we hope to reduce this rate in the future if we continue to be successful in avoiding credit card chargebacks.