I have been a member of Dooyoo for eight months now with 21 premium reviews under my belt.
Some people might think that is not a lot of contribution for the length of time that I have been here, but I learnt a very good lesson after writing my very first review on Jim Thompson's Thai House.

I put a lot of work into it but I also wrote about a place that interested me and I was able to relay across my true feelings about the place. After posting it onto the site I sat back rather nervously hoping that people would read it, and then started to worry in case it was not good enough.

I couldn't believe the response, after a few minutes members were leaving such kind comments welcoming me to the site.
'Whiz11' left the first comment and I was so chuffed that somebody had read it let alone took the time to acknowledge me.

Duncantorr is such a gentleman he made me feel so welcome and of course 'xxfoxyredxx' and 'Fizzywizzy' I cannot list every one but you are all a great bunch.

I don't write loads of reviews because the site has so much more to offer, I enjoy reading other peoples work and there are some excellent writers on here.
Mythdata with all her beauty products and tales of that dog of hers, Mummy2harry and her book reviews, and of course I really cannot forget to mention that gentleman that knows everything that there is to know about photography 'thebigc1690'

Of course there are so many other people that make this site good fun and have supported me, obviously I cant list you all but I do appreciate your help.

I try to put time aside to read and rate other peoples work because that is what keeps the community spirit up, without that this site just wouldn't work, and of course it makes us all a little bit more money.

I have heard a lot of rumbles about revenge rating but up to now I haven't been a victim, it seems so silly to get into this childish game because that is not what the site is all about.
From my experience up to now the ratings are very fair and I must admit I did leave a low rating on a few last week but that was because they were pretty useless and told me nothing about the product, but I did tell them why which is what I would expect if I wrote a bad review.

There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism as far as I am concerned it can only improve my writing. (All those with a sense of humour are now leaving comments for me advising on how I can become literate!!!)

The other side of the coin for Dooyoo is the help it gives to purchasers, I bought a garden fork today after reading 'mumsymary's' review on hers she kindly messaged me with a choice of two brands that she recommended.

If I were to buy a new washer or household item I think I would read up on 'Nar2's' reviews he really does give a good opinion on a product.

So all in all I think the Dooyoo site is great, I have made friends, I can read good opinions on products, I get loads of ideas for presents for the family, I make a few bob and of course its fun.

So I thank you all for an enjoyable few months and hope to be here this time next year.