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Thanks for the bump!

Regarding standards for reviews -- from all the reviews I have seen so far, there are often quite a few attributes left out which members (or prospective members) are interested in.

The folks behind a site can add (or subract) from a site's uniqueness. Simply tallying up the number of photos on a site is the same as trying to associate quality of forum contributer with their post count. Often the exceptionally massive counts belong to so-so sources. When I see a site which offers weekly updates and out of the 150 new pics (of one model) only 25 or 30 are original (not 1 degree change in the same pose), I'd much rather view a site which offers smaller official updates of original content without fluffing (no pun intended) their additions.

This is a point of distinction between sites which levels out the playing field. A small volume gallery operator can compete with a massive archive.

The bulk of website 'operators' seem to place more value in the community of webmasters than recognize the tremendous community building opportunities they have with their memberships.

Some sites facilliate community building (and I don't mean links to dating services). Their members signed up because they were looking for something more than a pile of pics or clips. Anyone who has participated in the adult social scene will understand this. This is another feature which sets websites apart and should be included in reviews.

Sure, many surfers are private and want to enjoy their erotic content quietly and on their own - a faceless site which interacts with them only when it's time to charge their credit card again is perfect - no embarrasing interactions.

To my endless surprise (and delight), many members enjoy participating in a safe adult community and, not unlike any other venue in the hospitality industry, they like to get to know the people behind the establishment they are patronizing. These are loyal members and are not easily swayed by gallery counts or mysoginistic promises.

If a website caters to true adult community building, it deserves to be recognized for it in any review.

These are some of the extra elements I include when I author reviews for others.

All the best for the new year!
-Dino