If I write a review I get free VIP?  what if I have not seen anyone yet?  I just decided to explore my new found wild side.

You get 15 days of VIP credit for each new review that is published.  Re-review of providers you have already seen do not count.

You also get a two day credit for any problem report you enter that is corrected.

If you haven't seen anyone, then obviously you can't write a review, but you can always pony up the $20/month and get VIP that way.  I recommend it.

yeah im curious about this aswell, do we have to post a review or can a reply suffice.

I am not new to the hobby, but have just joined this board. I say if you want all the benefits of the site then pay for VIP access.  I myself will stay as I am for now to see what this board is about.

are not enough to make a wise choice.  You can also PM the reviewer to get more information.