How come if I have had to reviews approved and posted I am still a basic member?

The only requirement that I see laidout in the review posting guidelines is that you have a username.  All members must have username.

Not sure if the following applies to you, but if the new reviews are of ladies you've reviewed in the past, they don't count towards VIP membership. I.e., if you reviewed "Sasha" a year ago and have just reviewed her again, no additional membership time accrues.

No they don't.  Slimroot is correct.