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Content
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| Quality : |
16.0 / 20 |
| Quantity : |
14.5 / 15 |
| Entertain : |
12.0 / 15 |
| Updates : |
10.0 / 10 |
| Exclusive : |
4.5 / 05 |
| Download : |
2.0 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
59.0 / 70 |
| Navigation |
| Easy : |
7.0 / 10 |
| Features : |
2.0 / 05 |
| Design : |
3.5 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
12.5 / 20 |
| Other |
| Originality : |
4.5 / 05 |
| Hard Facts : |
3.5 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
8.0 / 10 |
Scoring Criteria New
New Update!
As of Aug 15th, 07, price of a site is no longer factored into the overall score/rank. |
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| Editor: Duke |
Initial Review: 07-29-04 |
| Follow-Up Review(s): 10-21-05 |
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1. Original amateur content.
2. Wide site variety.
3. Interaction forums/events.
1. Some uninteresting sites.
2. Varying content quality.
"A collection of mini amateur and niche sites successfully networked together to make a better product." |
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Wild Rose Network is a collage of amateur and niche sites. TBP already has full reviews for a couple of the sites, namely Carol Cox and The Joy of Spex. Those two sites are probably two of the best in the network, Carol has a nice amateur sites and Spex has unique glasses content. For the most part, the sites in this network are not large enough to stand alone, so they exist within the network to provide members with more content. It's a common sense solution and I wish some of those other amateurs out there who offer very little content would consider doing something similar.
Here's the content snapshot: 35 amateur sites, 18 niche sites, Homegrown Cams, Amateur Cams, Sex Cam Central, message board, video feeds, games, stories, and jokes. The centerpieces are the amateur and niche sites. The sum total of all the content is equal to that of a nice sized paysite. The organization is just much different since each site sort of does its own thing. Design consistency is not an aspect of the network, although the main Wild Rose page is nicely laid out and simple enough to use. My one major complaint is about accessing the sites. Many required me to enter my username and password while some didn't. This issue was so glaring since none of the sites are huge which means I had to jump around to many, many sites. I hated entering my username over and over.
So who will enjoy this network? Even though 18 niche sites are included, the network's thrust is towards those of you who like individual amateur girls. Here you'll get a sort of variety pack of small amateur sites. If you discount that material, there isn't tons of material left. However, if you like amateurs, then the niche can be looked upon as nice additions that spice up the content. I can't possibly discuss all the sites so go to this page where a nice synopsis is available for non-members http://new.wildrose.net/forum/websites.php. The amateurs come in all shapes and sizes from young and sexy to milfs to bbw types. There's one chick with SuckBlack.com who does interracial, WhipsWorld.comfor bdsm, and JohnnyPearl.com a dude who bangs many amateur chicks (thankfully it's not just pics of johnny, eh?).
Similar to the amateurs, the niche sites cover many niches: lesbian, asian, anal, cum, feet, and more. Other than hardcore there's one site for each topic. Some offer bland picture galleries or videos but others are entertaining. For instance, I liked PornAudition.com which offers hardcore amateur videos with a touch of a reality theme. It's likely you'll find some sites appealing and others completely uninteresting.
Content quality is tough to nail down other than to say it's about average overall. It totally depends which site you’re on, some have nice looking stuff and others is unimpressive. The webcam networks are what they are; members can watch amateurs put on live webcam chats. I also notice these guys are selling ImLive.com, a pay-per-minute private show site, but I'm okay with that since it's the only advertisement I see. The Message Board and Parties & Events are two items you won't see from a normal paysite. Amateurs and members get to interact on the boards and also participate in get-togethers. The two posted right now are a meet-and-greet and a clothing optional outdoor event (FYI both are in eastern Canada). $19.95/mo is a reasonable price and in totality there's enough exclusive amateur material here to please enthusiasts.
| 1st Follow-Up Review |
Review: 10-21-05 |
Wild Rose Network is still amateur Carol Cox and supporting sites. I'm seeing a larger number of sites this time around with 46 amateur and 20 niche sites. Even though the collection may have changed slightly the same principles apply to the network as a whole. Whereas most networks are done by one company this one is a group of separate sites tied together by the Wild Rose name. The things you’re getting are more individuality along amateur style forums and interaction but content consistency is what is given up in return.
The design and layout appear about the same and generally speaking it's simple to find any of the sites or the interaction features from the member's hub. It still bugs me that the username/pwd is required on some but that comes with the nature of what's being offered. Overall it remains a network that's targeted directly at those who like individual amateurs and it gives you the chance to get a bunch of 'em at once.
Score increased from 80.8 to 82.0.
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