I hear ya. Trying to get a winning paysite design today is a very long and/or spendy process. I am glad I am not in that game.
As far as sales, even if it's now free for all, it is still more convenient for those with money to buy a membership. Plus they feel they are not going to get hassled as they bought the item.. porn. So people still are buying.
BTW congratz on your new foot site. Will get it up and send you my few hits when I can.
I like the good hd foot fetish stuff you do with real hd trailers.