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Which do you prefer: Extended or Standard? (Reviewer)

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Contributor: Silverwinds Silverwinds
When writing a review, which format do you prefer, extended or standard?
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
Extended
Lildrummrgurl7 , Rossie , Trysexual , Kitka , Ryuson , captainsgirl , spiced , cowboywill87 , Dixiemomma , padmeamidala , FlashFuchsia , PropertyOfPotter , Lioncub , ChubbyNerd , chicmichiw , El-Jaro , js250 , Sera26 , Rory , SMichelle , Pumpk1nPatch , Gluesnffr , Virgingasms , eri86 , GONE! , BlackCherry , Creepellah , xDemonKittehx , XxFallenAngelxX , ShadowedSeductress , Madame Z , The Vixen , Hummingbird , SydneyScreams , sunflower , hillys , edeneve , evie.amor , *Camoprincess* , angel42539 , quackbuster , BrittaniMaree , Taylor , Red Vinyl Kitty , Rawr4483 , CinnamonNights
46  (64%)
Standard
Silverwinds , dizzygirl , Vanille , Sammi , solitudinarian , Beautiful-Disaster , Rokmai , Carrie Ann , SexyStuff , Kallina , AliMc , <3BF , llellsee , No-nita
14  (19%)
Other
Septimus , Cinnyree , Feisty , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , joolie , Pandwhora , joiedejouets , snowminx , Allison.Wilder , Woman China , Ms. N , Pete's Princess
12  (17%)
Total votes: 72
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Lildrummrgurl7 Lildrummrgurl7
Extended, definitely. The word limit for standard is much too small.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
Quote:
Originally posted by Lildrummrgurl7
Extended, definitely. The word limit for standard is much too small.
I second that.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Trysexual Trysexual
Extended.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
Quote:
Originally posted by Rossie
I second that.
Thirded
04/05/2013
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
(Review Program Mentor)
Extended. I find that it makes it easier for me to write, there's a higher word limit, and unless there are bolded headers I usually will skip over reading a standard review when an extended is there (unless it's on lingerie or something.) I want to find the information I want without having to scour the information I already know!
04/05/2013
Contributor: Septimus Septimus
I like having more room and freedom to write my reviews, so lately I've started doing off-site reviews on my own blog.
04/05/2013
Contributor: dizzygirl dizzygirl
I'm probably in the minority here but I prefer the standard, though I haven't yet done an extended format review. I haven't felt compelled to try the extended format, maybe because I feel a bit restricted by it.

I like being able to write what I want and let it flow as I determine. The extended format might actually be a little easier than standard because it basically prompts you and reminds you of the information you should be including. It's kind of like answering questions. Whereas, the standard format gives you full creative control over what to say, how to say it and where it is said. I like that freedom.

I'll probably do an extended format review eventually but I see myself sticking with the standard most often, unless or until EF discontinues the standard format.
04/05/2013
Contributor: FlashFuchsia FlashFuchsia
Extended really helps me organize my thoughts.
04/05/2013
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
Quote:
Originally posted by Lildrummrgurl7
Extended, definitely. The word limit for standard is much too small.
This exactly!
04/05/2013
Contributor: Lioncub Lioncub
I like the extended, the sections help make sure that all the important parts get included.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Vanille Vanille
Quote:
Originally posted by Silverwinds
When writing a review, which format do you prefer, extended or standard?
I like Standard. I don't like being shoved into a box.
04/05/2013
Contributor: ChubbyNerd ChubbyNerd
I like extended, unless it's a small product like lip balm or lube.
04/05/2013
Contributor: chicmichiw chicmichiw
Sometimes I prefer breaking up my review into my own sections, but extended keeps me on my toes.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Cinnyree Cinnyree
it depends on what I am writing about. If it's something I love and can put detail in, I prefer extended. If it's something that i just want to get my point across, I want to do standard and get it done
04/05/2013
Contributor: js250 js250
Extended--I get distracted too easily and need the structure for my focus.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Feisty Feisty
It depends on what kind of item I am reviewing.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Rory Rory
I need all the information I can get before I buy a new toy.
04/05/2013
Contributor: PeaceToTheMiddleEast PeaceToTheMiddleEast
I use Extended for certain items usually mostly toys. For lingerie I tend to use Standard and sometimes with that we don't have the option to pick Extended.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Pumpk1nPatch Pumpk1nPatch
Quote:
Originally posted by FlashFuchsia
Extended really helps me organize my thoughts.
This exactly. It's far easier for me to do the extended.
04/05/2013
Contributor: Gluesnffr Gluesnffr
Extended
04/05/2013
Contributor: Virgingasms Virgingasms
I prefer extended for myself and enjoy reading either type.
04/06/2013
Contributor: Beautiful-Disaster Beautiful-Disaster
I prefer doing the standard. I don't feel like I should write huge paragraphs of descriptions on how the toy works or what it looks like... or what it comes in.. When I read reviews, I want to read just the experience.. That's all that matters to me..
04/06/2013
Contributor: Creepellah Creepellah
I meant to vote for standard.
04/06/2013
Contributor: xDemonKittehx xDemonKittehx
I prefer extended because it allows you to give more in depth review of the product.
04/06/2013
Contributor: joiedejouets joiedejouets
I don't really care, I actually really like standard ones though. I feel like a quick in-depth review will grab my attention more if its done well .
04/06/2013
Contributor: XxFallenAngelxX XxFallenAngelxX
I like the extended version better.
04/06/2013
Contributor: ShadowedSeductress ShadowedSeductress
Extended for sure, the word limit is just too small for my ramblings. Also, I know I will forget some important stuff if I use the standard. I prefer the structure!
04/07/2013
Contributor: The Vixen The Vixen
Extended for me. The word limit is too low for me in the standard format, and I really like having the categories that the extended format has.
04/07/2013
Contributor: Hummingbird Hummingbird
Extended, it helps me remember to include any detail other's might be looking for. Standard is too generic and open, easy to forget specific information that might be useful to newbies. I keep an Extended format saved to my hard drive when I have to use a standard one to make sure I don't forget anything.
04/07/2013