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ATK Natural & Hairy
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REPLY TO
#3
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
Robin Ashe has the most mature of the models on the site. He does photograph them very well, though you are right in saying I would probably them by. They are rather too mature for my taste. But perhaps I should download them on my next visit as insurance against the time when I am 20 years older and there are no photo sites left.
Well, if your initial enthusiasm does wane, remember that you felt you got your money's worth from the gems you found on your first day's membership.
I am sure they would be happy to get some more from Robin Ashe if you give them some feedback. His work is probably a minority taste but it would not hurt them to cater for it somewhat more.
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07-15-12 01:27am
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ATK Natural & Hairy
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messmer's Comment
from Claypaws:
As possibly one of those who made positive comments, I am very glad you found something you like. You are very hard to please, so that is good news.
I tend to be happy these days if I find even one good model when I join a site and that one model makes me feel I got my money's worth for the month. I guess you might need a clutch of sets from different models for that to occur, given that you collect by genre rather than models.
I am curious to know if the good ones you found were all from the same photographer or several. I wouldn't mind betting Vanessa J was one of the models with content you like. She is pretty spectacular and would be a model who could justify a month for me all by herself.
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07-14-12 06:02am
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#16
from jberryl69:
(messmer's Reply)
Ha - I suffer just the opposite - Reading puts me to sleep. Good friends gave me a Kindle for Christmas - a nice gift but I then re-gifted it to an avid reader who I knew would use it. Otherwise it would have sat on a shelf collecting dust. I didn't even open it up the box it was in.
Of course, late at night, listening to a book puts me to sleep too, but then it sort of is the purpose at that time of night.
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07-10-12 01:12pm
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REPLY TO
#14
from jberryl69:
(messmer's Reply)
hah! on a porn forum, it's hard to keep the mind outta the smut. I still like audio books regardless. Even if there are no "love scenes" involved.
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07-10-12 11:56am
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REPLY TO
#12
from BadMrFrosty:
(messmer's Reply)
Unless your PC is really stone age and bad you should be able to get away with just dropping a up-to-date graphics card in and be able to play the latest games without a problem. Even if you have a onboard graphics chipset rather than a discrete card you can still upgrade as the system should turn off the onboard stuff when a graphics card is plugged in. The guts of my PC (memory, cpu, motherboard etc) are getting on for 5 years old but upgrading the graphics card has allowed me to play whatever I want.
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07-03-12 02:02pm
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Art-Lingerie
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messmer's Comment from messmer:
Don' know what happened to a previous comment. It never showed up. Who knows maybe I forgot to post it.
I stated that I had gone to Epoch and they subscribed me for $26.00 CAD but when I tried to enter the site they did not recognize my password and user name.
I found out in the meantime that Epoch sent me a different username and password in their confirmation from the one I had picked. So, by using that one I could get in.
It is still a very nice site with great looking models.
I like the poll they have at the moment asking subscribers how they feel about the photo shopping of some sets. 58% want NO photo shop! Hooray. Now I just hope that they'll listen.
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07-02-12 01:27pm
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Art-Lingerie
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messmer's Comment
from Claypaws:
When I click the join link, I get a CCBill sign up.
It is worded:
"$24.95 (USD) for 30 days then $24.95 (USD) recurring every 30 days"
Not much room for doubt there then :-)
Multi month rates are somewhat lower but recur at the same rate as the initial charge.
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07-02-12 10:31am
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Art-Lingerie
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messmer's Comment
from gaypornolover:
Sounds like the classic regional billing to me - you have to pay extra even when you're using a slightly stronger currency.
It's sadly a way of life for European users, sounds like Canadians aren't exempt either.
CCBill, although a respected provider, does seem to be very willing to provide regional billing and doesn't require sites to make it clear that it's in place, which I think is misleading.
You often don't realise you've been overcharged until after you've joined.
I now always double-check what they're charging me in my local currency and how they compares in US dollars to what the site advertises itself as costing. It should be similar, if not exact due to currency fluctuations - but if it's several dollars more, you're being overcharged.
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07-02-12 04:27am
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Art-Lingerie
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messmer's Comment
from lk2fireone:
I live in US. When I go from PU link to this site, and then try the join link, I see $24.95/month recurring.
Maybe you can try sending the site an email, asking for the $24.95 rate?
And CCBILL is the credit card processor that I am seeing.
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07-01-12 02:49pm
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Art-Lingerie
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#2
from Capn:
(messmer's Reply)
I am getting a marginally reduced rate on all continuations.
My feeling is, it is not regional pricing so much as the site trying to encourage members to remain after one month.
Cap'n. :0)
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07-01-12 01:28pm
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Art-Lingerie
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messmer's Comment
from Capn:
Probably the website.
Some do offer a lowered rate for a continuing membership.
Cap'n. :0)
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07-01-12 01:08pm
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VideoBox
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messmer's Comment
from mike11w:
I too experience the connection problems and the freezing up problems, but the last 2 weeks or so they are getting worse. Frequently when I go in the morning to check the updates the server is so slow that I just give up and come back later.
Thank God that VB2 is still up and running or I would just leave the site completely. It does no good to have lots of cheap content if I can't see it.
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06-23-12 06:11am
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21 Sextreme
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messmer's Comment
from pat362:
Hopefully you didn't but a yearly membership....At least I hope you didn't. This network truly sucks compared to 21sextury when it comes to updates. They are getting close to when they won't have enough paying members to substain the network and we'll get another weird site breakdown where you have to join both network to get access to all the great scenes.
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06-21-12 06:22pm
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ATK Galleria
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#8
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
Wow! Thank you messmer. That leaves me almost speechless. Well, almost. Loss of words is not one of my virtues.
I am so glad that my review would have given you the guidance NOT to subscribe. I struggle with the effort to communicate not only my own reaction to a site but also a sufficiently comprehensive description of its details and emphases to allow a reader to form his or her own impression.
And in scoring, I might well rate a site lower or higher than its personal worth to me, depending on how well it achieves what its tour implies are its areas of strength. I believe this site does that remarkably well and, fortunately, its strengths also happen to coincide with my preferences, or, at least, not to conflict with them.
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06-21-12 04:17pm
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Vintage Flash
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#16
from Denner:
(messmer's Reply)
Hello, friend messmer - well, "just came in from the storm" (vacation) and forgot about the past (and your former review). Still it's great to come back and get into porn again - and read a splendid review like yours....look forward to some fine talks.....
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06-20-12 10:06am
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Vintage Flash
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messmer's Review
from Denner:
Glad you finally took up this site (and made a review)...which I've suspected that could be your kind of deal for some time....I really like the site...and btw: great review, messmer....
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06-20-12 08:44am
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Vintage Flash
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#13
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
Ah, the rediscovery of VFA and its young ladies of lingerie! I am quite looking forward to rejoining.
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06-19-12 03:02pm
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ATK Exotics
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messmer's Review
from Capn:
Interesting to read your take on it.
Thanks, I think you saved me a subscription there.
Cap'n.
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06-19-12 09:52am
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Vintage Flash
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#11
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
Hi Messmer. Thanks for the clarification on Home Media Player = Microsoft. And I am pleased VLC sharpening helps you get closer to how you want the video to look.
Yes. I did notice the increase in score. I mentioned in a post in your forum thread that I would have rated VF at 83 based on my last visit in November. That was of course before they upgraded the images and added more content. When I next join, I may well be giving a rating closer to your current one, though I cannot tell whether slightly higher or lower until I am in the site. I shall also evaluate navigational changes though I must say I do not usually get too worked up about those unless a site is lot bigger than VF. On a site of VF's size, all I really need is a good model directory. But, as you know, I collect models! You might want to find sets with a particular kind of lingerie. I just want everything for a particular model.
I agree with you for applauding the webmaster for concentrating on the niche. Not only is the modern trend young and casual; it is young and casual in hardcore video. Almost everyone who joins a site that is not firmly in that niche wants to change it into a young, casual, hardcore video site.
The webmaster may indeed be courageous but what he is doing might make sense financially too. He is the best example in a small niche but that still has enough devotees to make it viable. Whereas a young-casual-hardcore-video site is competing with about a million other similar sites.
I particularly like the inclusion of VF Academy in the membership. For there we have young in lovely lingerie. I am still hoping he gets my very favourite model ever in that genre. No doubt, that will lead to more email correspondence when I join!
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06-19-12 02:11am
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Vintage Flash
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#8
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
So messmer, I still don't know what Home Media Player is! Is it a Microsoft player or some downloadable software? I did not find it via google. I am familiar with K-lite codecs but never heard of Home Media Player.
VLC has the advantage of not needing separate codecs of course.
By the way. I sincerely hope PnP, the VF webmaster does not go down the 1080p route. My PC cannot play 1080p video at all. Its graphics card just cannot handle it. 720p is perfect for me.
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06-18-12 03:43pm
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Vintage Flash
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#6
from Claypaws:
(messmer's Reply)
You are welcome. It was a pleasure to read. The site is certainly a treasure.
I am not sure what you mean by Home Media Player. I have tried the various sharpening, saturation and contrast settings with VLC. VLC is generally great but I found the Microsoft player better for wmv files. Worth experimenting with whatever you can.
If you mention a video or two from VF, I might well already have one of them since I downloaded quite a lot of them.
As for lots of sites- well I am in six at the moment. I will enjoy VF more if I wait a while!
I noticed your negative comments in your other review yesterday. I am glad VF delivers more to your liking.
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06-18-12 11:00am
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Vintage Flash
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messmer's Review
from PnP Media:
This is my site first of all.
A fair review overall, but it's disappointing to note recent amendments this year to navigation not actually noticed at all.
Makes me wonder if they are used...
The site now has 'breadcrumbs' to aid backwards and forwards navigation, and in and out of sets, across sets of images and across video set pages. This took alot of work!
We added streaming mp4 in three sizes as well as same sizes for download.
Model ratings added, (and strangely models are rated differently across sites, Vintageflash users being way way more fussy and picky than the other sites I run...not sure why or who.
Front end now has all updates clearly visable dated,with sample pics and streaming trailer. Video length and image count also stated.
Video quality, well we tried 1080p, and there ARE a few on the site, nobody noticed. I didn't see any advantage, for such a big increase in file size( and download time).. But it is being worked on slowly, but as we back tracked, I'll remove reference to 1080p.. As for softness, yes I know what you mean, we are doing our best in house and bought in content is no sharper than ours, we shoot on a Sony V1P. One of our contributors shoots for ATK and other bigger sites, and I cannot see any differencev in supplied content, honestly... We use a semi wide angle lens that does soften things a bit, but makes a scene a much nicer view over all.
We can add 1080 in wmv or Mp4, if enough interest, but the request trends are not looking that way, more to Netbook, Tablet and Android or Iphone use.
Requests often contradict each other entirely , so we have to take an overall view, seem fair to you?
Members can always chat with me on ticket or email, I'm totally happy to do that and get their feedback. We did enlarge image sizes when asked! Also we added, TheJoyOfFeet.com site free to satisfy the foot guys, and get less feet on Vintageflash for those that prefer feet in shoes!
However, fair review, no complaints.
VF Webmaster
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06-18-12 08:24am
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Vintage Flash
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messmer's Review
from Claypaws:
Excellent review, informative, balanced and scrupulously fair. It also matches my own opinion of the site from my several repeat memberships there.
I am very glad they have moved to 2400x1600 pictures. I had a very long email exchange with the webmaster in my last membership and I suggested 2400x1600. I am delighted that he has done this. I will definitely be rejoining when my current memberships to other sites end in about a month. I have more memberships than I can cope with right now!
As for the video, I did download quite a lot of it when I was there in November 2011. I think the clarity issue you mention has more to do with their video camera than with whether it is encoded to 720p or 1080p. 720p can be perfectly clear. I dread it when a site starts using 1080p. Neither my PC nor my laptop can play 1080p video!
I do not know what video player you use. Their video was (and your review suggests still is) only available in wmv rather than mp4. I find it looks clearer and sharper played with Windows Media Player (WMP)than with VLC. If you regularly do use VLC (as I do), it might be worth trying them in WMP instead.
The zip naming never bothers me on this site or any other. I download each zip to a separate subfolder with a unique folder name.
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06-18-12 04:52am
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Vintage Flash
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messmer's Review
from otoh:
Messmer, thanks for a helpful review - this site remains firmly on my to-try list, being a fan of both retro underwear and lewd talk - I don't know of any good sites with the former, let alone both! I also especially like the broad age range of models here.
Useful to know the few cons and it would be good to find a site which was perhaps a bit slicker - but they are not enough to dissuade me!
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06-18-12 03:15am
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250
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Naughty America
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#9
from slategrey:
(messmer's Reply)
Seems bout the same to me but video quality overall has improved since last time i was a member.
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06-16-12 08:27am
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