#Workshop - December 28th @ 7pm "Looking forward to the new year: Things I want to improve on"

Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
howdy again!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
One area I can definitely improve upon is porn reviews. But honestly, I'm lucky if my porn reviews get 7 votes so I don't put as much effort as my toy reviews.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by Antipova
I think we all have strengths and weaknesses. I love plugs, but I (like I already said) am not very knowledgeable about body products or lingerie, so I leave them to the people who know them better. I don't know if there's anyone who feels ... more
I totally agree with you. I'm branching out (HELLO 02 ADAM!), but that's my first duel density and 2nd realistic!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
I totally agree!

It seems that with the host of reviews we've picked up (50k+) and the great mentors, this year's batch of reviewers has been amazing!

I'm hoping it's something that keeps on growing and getting better!
I feel like I've seen a lot of improvement even in just the 10 months since I've joined.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Kindred
One area I can definitely improve upon is porn reviews. But honestly, I'm lucky if my porn reviews get 7 votes so I don't put as much effort as my toy reviews.
I never think to check the porn reviews cause we don't watch porn. Otherwise, I'd probably vote. But I understand what you mean.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Antipova
I think we all have strengths and weaknesses. I love plugs, but I (like I already said) am not very knowledgeable about body products or lingerie, so I leave them to the people who know them better. I don't know if there's anyone who feels ... more
I actually like to challenge myself with areas I'm not necessarily comfortable with. However, most of those come as push assignments.
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Kindred
One area I can definitely improve upon is porn reviews. But honestly, I'm lucky if my porn reviews get 7 votes so I don't put as much effort as my toy reviews.
Porn reviews can be tough. It's hard coming up with an angle that no one else has hit.

I also think that, because porn has to cater to a LARGE spread of kinks, very few people are going to love all the porn they review.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by Antipova
Hey Levi Partying with Adam?
Oh yeah! He's sooooo sexy. I just can't keep my hands off him!
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Kindred
One area I can definitely improve upon is porn reviews. But honestly, I'm lucky if my porn reviews get 7 votes so I don't put as much effort as my toy reviews.
I would like to do more of these but they're so expensive.
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Kindred
I actually like to challenge myself with areas I'm not necessarily comfortable with. However, most of those come as push assignments.
Didn't you do a review for a pair of candy underwear this year?
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I would like to do more of these but they're so expensive.
Have you checked out PornClub yet?
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I will say mentoring is so much fun and that thrill I got today when I hit "publish" was just awesome -to see a review go through various stages and give feedback, etc.
mentoring is my fave thing. I wish I could have more students at once.
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Have you checked out PornClub yet?
yep, thats where I got the 2 I recently did.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Didn't you do a review for a pair of candy underwear this year?
I reviewed some packing underwear, but I plan to eventually do an adult video for the candy bra and thong.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Porn reviews can be tough. It's hard coming up with an angle that no one else has hit.

I also think that, because porn has to cater to a LARGE spread of kinks, very few people are going to love all the porn they review.
RE porn reviews: I have a hard time writing the porn club ones sometimes because they just don't interest me. It's not like it's a defect of the film itself, it's just missing elements I like. What should I focus my reviews on then?
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Hey - with the dildo picture I shared back on page 2 or 3 or whatever - would it be ok to say that its like Tantus "supersized" a realistic cock? Or is that too American and others might not get it?
12/28/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
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Originally posted by Nothere
RE porn reviews: I have a hard time writing the porn club ones sometimes because they just don't interest me. It's not like it's a defect of the film itself, it's just missing elements I like. What should I focus my reviews on then?
I am having a hard time with porn club ones too. SOOOOOO hard.
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Nothere
RE porn reviews: I have a hard time writing the porn club ones sometimes because they just don't interest me. It's not like it's a defect of the film itself, it's just missing elements I like. What should I focus my reviews on then?
I would like to review one that has a storyline.
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Nothere
Same with me! I'm available anytime!

Speaking of mentees, my first one still hasn't given me any reviews
dont worry! my first was a fail, completely. it's not your fault. sometimes there are bad apples.

not saying your is but be prepared, because some are.


write them and let them know you'd like to hear from em at least once a week to know they're still with you. and they can be 'in your class' technically forever, without hurting you in any way. as long as you don't mind. maybe they're on vacation...?
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kindred
I actually like to challenge myself with areas I'm not necessarily comfortable with. However, most of those come as push assignments.
There's "pushing my horizons" and then there's "I'm totally ignorant of this." I think I could do a better job reviewing a countertop than makeup, I just have never used makeup and have nothing to compare quality to, or what kind of expectations to have.

New restraints or impact toys? Sure, I'll give it a try! Lipstick? Better off giving it to someone who will appreciate it.
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
And Gonzo doesn't appeal to me.
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Nothere
RE porn reviews: I have a hard time writing the porn club ones sometimes because they just don't interest me. It's not like it's a defect of the film itself, it's just missing elements I like. What should I focus my reviews on then?
That's a toughy too.

Focus on what you did like, I guess. Maybe compare two scenes you liked? That can be hard too. There was one porn I was reviewing and I didn't care much for any of it.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
mentoring is my fave thing. I wish I could have more students at once.
Will you be having any spots open up in January? Or is my writing too difficult to deal with since I'm not overly scientific and do more of a story approach?
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kindred
One area I can definitely improve upon is porn reviews. But honestly, I'm lucky if my porn reviews get 7 votes so I don't put as much effort as my toy reviews.
Porn reviews take me the longest by far, and I agree, they don't get as many votes.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Porn reviews can be tough. It's hard coming up with an angle that no one else has hit.

I also think that, because porn has to cater to a LARGE spread of kinks, very few people are going to love all the porn they review.
I think porn reviews would be challenging for me, as well...

I also think that, when it's reviews for the Porn Club, random passers-by are going to read maybe the first two or three reviews that publish, and then kind of say "yeah, I already know how that one goes" and not bother to read the rest that post.
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Antipova
There's "pushing my horizons" and then there's "I'm totally ignorant of this." I think I could do a better job reviewing a countertop than makeup, I just have never used makeup and have nothing to compare quality to, ... more
I don't really do makeup either, although I would like to try the bath stuff.
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Antipova
There's "pushing my horizons" and then there's "I'm totally ignorant of this." I think I could do a better job reviewing a countertop than makeup, I just have never used makeup and have nothing to compare quality to, ... more
A lady after my own heart. I'm not a fan of makeup myself. I always seem to get it in my mouth somehow.

But, to each their own.
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Nothere
RE porn reviews: I have a hard time writing the porn club ones sometimes because they just don't interest me. It's not like it's a defect of the film itself, it's just missing elements I like. What should I focus my reviews on then?
just try to be objective, like you would if you were writing a DR. if it's not specifically for YOU, you can still write an informative review, and state your personal opinion at the end.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kindred
I actually like to challenge myself with areas I'm not necessarily comfortable with. However, most of those come as push assignments.
Same here.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
dont worry! my first was a fail, completely. it's not your fault. sometimes there are bad apples.

not saying your is but be prepared, because some are.


write them and let them know you'd like to hear from em at least once a ... more
I'm going to message them again. It's probably a holiday thing.
12/28/2011