Hey iwantchixx, interesting topic
First I'd like to say thanks for the honest feedback on our site.....the payment system is one thing that will be enhanced in the near future, so people can either have an unlimited membership (24.95/monthly or so), or a tokens-based membership (4.95/mth + pay-on-demand for tokens). It's been a big issue for discussion that we will finally be changing soon
I think for a surfer, free sites have lots of advantages (obviously the top being they are free). However it remains to be seen if the site can turn a profit and how long it stays around. Not a lot of sites properly monetize their traffic trough only advertising (I haven't checked the site out yet but I imagine that's hwo they make money?)
I guess time will tell on this subject, but I can say I think the big guys will adjust their model if it comes to that....those who won't, will drop out.