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Thomas20's Reply
Agreed!
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03-27-12 01:20pm
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Khan's Poll
I think there's a bit of a disconnect between what people say in public and what they do in private. I remmeber reading in one book describing porn that it is something that we "privately adore and publicly abhor." And I'd couple that with a less accurate quote after it was reported that the porn industry had sales of 4 billion dollars that year (I'm guessing at the number) where someone stated that the religious right will believe this to be four people spending a billion dollars each.
Our culture in North America is increasingly sexualized and as that happens the reaction on the right gets stronger. (And on an unrelated note I read that the lead singer of Megadeth has come out as a Rick Sontorum support because Rick supports free speech. This guy must know a different Rick Santorum. That, or it's more likely that like so many other people you perceive free speech to be speech that you like.
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03-27-12 08:58am
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2228
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roseman's Poll
I differentiate 'tour pages' from sites that allow a full view. So with that, I don't trust tour pages at all. I really can't understand why a site would create just a couple of tour pages and expect me to buy a membership based on a few photos. I want to see what I'm buying and I want samples of all photo resolutions available and a video sample in all resolutions too. To do less would be like expecting me to buy a car after only having seen the brochure.
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03-25-12 05:11am
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2229
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Penthouse
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ipg386's Reply
Sad but true. I have to admit to being pretty impressed with Penthouse. I'll proably add it to my list of sites to go back to.
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03-24-12 08:20am
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Penthouse
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03-23-12 05:07pm
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2231
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Download Pass
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MiztaBlu's Review
Thanks for the review. I'm always on the look out for sites like this and I've never heard of this one before. Now based on your review I can avoid this and continue looking elsewhere. (And for me, sound and video not being in sync is definitely a killer. That REALLY annoys me!)
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03-23-12 04:14pm
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2232
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Khan's Poll
I use Free Download Manager. I don't use it to rip sites though, I use it because if the site allows a long time before a link times out then I can queue up several scenes and go and do something else. This way I'm not constantly monitoring a download so I can start another one. Another advantage to FDM is that it allows for much faster downloads than just using a browser like Internet Explorer.
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03-23-12 03:58am
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2233
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Public Disgrace
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elephant's Reply
I've been a member of Fucking Machines a few times too and they have their high production values in place there too. I recall that the price may be a bit higher but I suspect that reflects the production costs with buying and building all the equipment. It isn't something that Home Depot stocks! I'd also recommend getting on their mailing list if you aren't already (presuming that you have a porn-friendly email address...) They'll email offers fairly regularly and some of those can be too good to refuse. Also, as you likely know too, when you're a member of one site you get discounts on others.
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03-22-12 03:59am
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2234
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Cybertoad's Poll
While most of my time here is looking for good sites to join, any of the first three options would fit too.
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03-22-12 03:54am
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2235
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Wicked Pictures Mobile
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exotics4me's Comment
Thanks for this information. I checked out Wicked when they were listed in the "What's Hot" list at TBP because they're a studio I like. I was really disappointed to see how poor the preview is. While seeing a model list is important, for me a DVD studio that doesn't list what DVDs are available on their site is a deal breaker. The decision to have such limited information available is baffling for a studio that should realize the value in a good preview. Maybe this is another example of a traditional studio completely missing the importance of the internet market.
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03-20-12 03:30am
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Denner's Poll
I opted for currency problems because I interpreted that as including issues with the billing service. If a site has flaws and I'm aware of those flaws I'll still join if I think it is a good value for me because I like that niche. But what kills it for me immediately is a billing service that gets negative reactions from the members here. I can weigh the other options if I really want to see the site, but I'm not give credit card information to a site I don't trust.
And if I was allowed two votes, I'd follow the trend and choose poor preview. It bugs me when a site gives me no clear indication of what's inside with a membership. I give full marks to sites like Videobox and Evil Angel that let you see everything they have to offer before you join. Of course, this can't apply to photo sites and I'm aware of that limitation.
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03-19-12 03:14pm
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2237
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Adult Empire.com
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olacoco's Reply
I wish I could help you, but I can't. I don't remember what titles I downloaded from this site so I can't locate and check them. I checked the site too and I can't find any information on resolutions. I agree with you that this is a VERY expensive way to buy porn. I only use this as a last resort for titles that I really want to see. Even then I'll often just stream them due to the download cost.
With VOD sites though, the prices can vary widely. This site has a sister called Adult DVD Empire and often times the prices are different so you might save some money that way. One thing though, those two related sites are probably the best for quality.
Sorry I can't be of more help...
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03-19-12 03:06pm
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Backroom Casting Couch
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pat362's Reply
Thanks again, pat. I know your don't rate these sites too highly, but I think I'll give them a try soon.
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03-19-12 02:51pm
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Public Disgrace
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BadMrFrosty's Reply
Thanks for the comment. It looks like a lot of these public shoot are filmed in your home country.
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03-19-12 02:49pm
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Public Disgrace
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elephant's Reply
While the material may not be to your tastes, I'm sure you'd agree that Kink's production values are very good. I never hesitate joining one of their sites, provided that I figure I'll like the niche, of course.
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03-19-12 02:33pm
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Public Disgrace
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exotics4me's Reply
I've not ever tried any of their live services though I have watched a few taped performances of the live stuff and I have to agree that it is great stuff. Maybe one of these days I'll give it a try. I agree that although it would be difficult it would be very cool to see live shoots of all their niches.
I'm not familiar with the Folsom Street Fair, but I assumed that since it was in SF and that Kink decided to shoot there that it had to be pretty tolerant and open. It would be fun to see sometime.
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03-19-12 02:31pm
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Public Disgrace
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Gazette Risque's Reply
My guess is that the European public shoot are a lot harder to do so they're not posted as often. There was one posted in each of January and February so I don't think they've give up on them.
I've always found heat in a public scene to come from a model's nervousness and the reaction of the people around her. But you raise something that is just as important - the uncontrolled and unpredictable part of it. That's huge for me too. Thanks for pointing that out.
I thought about mentioning the Dom thing in my review but I thought it was a personal thing so I didn't. Obviously it isn't personal to me since you share my thoughts. I agree 100% that it makes a difference. I like Princess Donna a lot as a director and actor, but for me BDSM needs a male Dom. Sexist? Probably, but it's important to me to see a male doing the Dom stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my review.
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03-17-12 04:49pm
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2243
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Khan's Poll
Probably about the same for me. I joined more sites in the past year than I normally would because here in Canada we're always under the threat of ISPs imposing bandwidth caps. My ISP doesn't do that now but I figure they will at some point so I'm downloading a lot while I can. I expect that to continue in 2012.
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03-17-12 05:27am
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Public Disgrace
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gaypornolover's Reply
Thanks for the comments. Public nudity is obviously a genre that has the same allure if your straight or gay. But biggest compliant about the genre (but not about Public Disgrace) is that a lot of site somehow manage to make it seem cold and clinical. You'd think that they'd have to work to remove the heat from any porn, but a lot of sites featuring public nudity seem to manage to do it easliy.
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03-16-12 05:26pm
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95.0
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Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
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| Pros: |
- Large site that continues to grow
- Part of the Kink.com family of sites
- Excellent value for the price (it is worth every dime)
- Updates weekly with one scene added
- Many well-known American and European stars
- Some lesser known models
- Beautiful models
- Innovative site
- Unique site, in the true sense of that word
- 186 shoots as of this writing
- Picture available (singles and zips) |
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- Photo zips are not of the full set (you need to download several zips to get the full shoot) |
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Yes, I know this is my fourth review of this site but I’ll try to keep it interesting and informative.
It’s tough to compare PD to anything else on the internet. It seems to be in a class by itself. The same can be said for many Kink sites. They take a common BDSM niche and add a wrinkle to it that makes it more interesting. And they add in production values that are among the best in the business (I think they are the best, but I don’t want to bait a reader for an argument).
As I write this there are 186 scenes posted with another one due today or tomorrow. One scene is added each week. The format is unchanged: the scenes can be roughly divided into two classes, those shot in the U.S. and those shot in Europe. The scenes shot in Europe really push the limits of public nudity, and I don’t mean that in a negative sense. With some European countries not having the same hang-ups about nudity that we prudish North Americans do there is always a segment of the scene where the model is exposed, used and abused in a very public environment. One of the elements that, for me, makes public nudity alluring is seeing the public’s reaction. Sites that edit that out, or make the nudity seem commonplace lose, in my opinion, all the heat. That isn’t the case with PD’s European shoots. Even though these scenes are shot in places where public nudity doesn’t have passersby running to the nearest policeman or priest, PD is able to get the heat level up and keep it up. One of the usual reactions, which I think adds to the heat, is that people pull out their cellphones and start taking pictures. Maybe I’m weird (okay, that’s almost certain) but that adds a lot to the realism and heat in these scenes.
The U.S. scenes used to be mostly shot in Kink’s location in San Francisco. These are hot too, but the public element comes from bringing the public in to the Armories where the environment is controlled rather than taking the model out to the public. This is obviously safer, but in the past while Kink has become more daring in their American shoots. They aren’t ‘public’ in the same sense as the European scenes, but they are occur in more ‘public’ spaces like bars and sex shops where access can be controlled. There are some truly public shoots, such as a scene shot partially at the Folsom Street Fair which probably pushes the limits for American tolerance.
PD has a great variety of models. You’d expect given the nature of the site that it would have mostly fetish models who are known for this kind of work, but there are a number of U.S. and European porn stars who make an appearance too. (The scene with Jada Stevens in a gas station is worth the membership fee itself…) I’m not too sure about some of the European models as I don’t follow many of them, but I’m assuming that many of them are popular porn stars. One constant is even though there is a variety of body types among the models they are all beautiful. I suspect that PD is able to attract well-known and beautiful models is in no small part a testament to Kink’s reputation for quality.
One possible downside for some people (though I don’t list this as a con since it is so subjective) is that the male talent tends to be the same in each scene. That’s no issue for me, but if you happen to not like Steve Holmes, Mark Davis or James Deen then this may detract from the site.
Being a Kink site, the technical stuff is well done. Each scene offers a trailer, photos and video. Video is available as a stream or downloadable as a WMV (HD), WMV, MP4 (HD) and in sizes for mobile devices. I downloaded the WMV HD scenes and they come in at 1280x720 at 7200kb/s and 30fps. They’re in Codec 9. Subjectively they look great.
The photos are available in two resolutions (800x533 and 1200x800). They’re available as singles or zipped. The one thing that I think Kink could do better is offer the entire series of photos as a single zip. I’m not sure why, but they break the scene into sub-scenes and offer zips of each of those. I have no issue with that (though I don’t understand why they do it) but they should offer the full set as one zip too.
The subjects of degradation and humiliation come up on the forums and in comments here a lot and tend to be almost universally panned by PU members. For people who like BDSM and know Kink.com, this isn’t news, but for those who don’t know them, this is BDSM done right. People like Max Hardcore and the lads at Facial Abuse degrade and humiliate women for their own pleasure. Kink, including PD, degrade and humiliate women for the woman’s pleasure and their pleasure is obvious whether a non-submissive understands that or not.
The bottom line is that PD isn’t for everyone, but if you like BDSM in a public environment this is pretty much your only option. The good news is that even though PD is in a class of one, the site is excellent and is an excellent value. I highly recommend a membership. |
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03-16-12 10:08am
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Backroom Casting Couch
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pat362's Reply
Thanks pat. I see the price is listed as $35 at TBP but they don't say that includes an addition site. It makes sense that it does because otherwise that seems like a high price for ECG.
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03-16-12 10:05am
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Backroom Casting Couch
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Reply of
pat362's Review
Pat - I normally follow your advice and I'd probably avoid this site but it is a niche I'm interested in. You say that you got a deal through your membership at Exploited College Girls. What is the deal and does it look like it is something offered all the time?
Thanks
Excellent review!
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03-16-12 08:30am
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AEBN Video On Demand
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Reply of
rome476's Reply
I didn't know that VB had some titles that were streaming only. Is that new? Is it one of their separate channels?
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03-16-12 06:06am
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AEBN Video On Demand
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Reply of
rome476's Reply
I've never streamed from VB, but if their streaming is as good as their downloads I have no reason to think it isn't great. My recollection is that they have several streaming quality options too. My suggestion, though, is that if you have the harddrive space why not download? The ability to stream will end with your membership but the downloads at VB have no DRM so they're yours forever. I realize that many people have various reasons for wanting to stream but consider downloads from there since they're available for the same membership price.
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03-15-12 06:35pm
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Evil Angel
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Reply of
Victorycreed's Comment
There might be one other possibility for you to find what you're looking for. Evil Angel has two websites. You're at the Evil Angel one, but if you go to Mike Adriano here that will link you to a separate EA site. The second site has a little, but not much overlap with the first one, so you might find what you're looking for there. Like the main EA site, the second one has a $9.95 TBP join price so it is an amazing value. And like the main EA site you're able to see all they have to offer without joining so you can tell if the title you want is there.
Good luck!
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03-15-12 04:09am
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