I don't post reviews to get VIP status cuz I'm not that active.  I review when I hobby and post when I'm interested.  I buy a few months when something a trip or a financial windfall give me reason and opportunity to get busy.

I always pay. Then again, I generally frequent massage parlours. So, I don't have much choice. The reviews don't count towards anything. I don't mind, though. The massage parlour information needs to be out there.