Could be that the OP is competing against the listed sites with a similar site and hopes to put people off. I see a site everyday suggested as crap when most of the time its the competitor, or someone working for or friends with the competitor sent to the forums to do the damage. Might not be that though.
Nice points Pipes. I see how personal taste can be part of selecting a directory. I also think its good to have variety with pricing for people who want different things from a directory. Thanks for pointing that out, I might have made my statement too general.