Hi I am working for different clients, I much prefer to submit the articles on different high PR web2.0 properties like Squidoo, hubpages, Vox.com, livejournal etc. than article submission directories, so please inform me which is more valuable. I submit article to web2.0 properties because 1. They are high PR 2. We can add anchor text link with the content 3. They have RSS facilities Please I want to know your opinion.
And you are correct on your assumption. Google pretty much ignores directories now days. Making the right move - just make sure you do other off-page things as well.