I think there is a quote something that goes something like this: "A life unexamined is a life not lived" And for those of us that have looked at enough directories, I'm sure it is clear that some were just stuck up there, and little thought was put into them besides attracting payment for links (or similar). Now, if you are trying to earn a living to support your family, and you aren't hurting anyone, I can understand why some people's plans were short sited. Often something starts out as a very simple plan (need to get some links so I can get money in my paypal account to pay my electricity bill!), but then people start to examine what they are doing, and how they can do something of quality. So sometimes sites start out with little value, but then over time they become something. I've started reviewing some directories, often at the request of the owner. These aren't necessarily highly successful directories yet, but directories that are working on their business plans, or otherwise seeking to increase their quality. http://php-link-directory.blogspot.com/ I would be my hope that as we look at what others are doing, and also get somewhat else to look at what we are doing ourselves, that we can find quality, which is something that feels good, and often makes money too.