What do you guys think about the current and future of directories? Everywhere that I have read, says that the use of directories will only hurt your efforts, and may even get you sh*t listed with google.

Any takes on that?

The directory you pointed out was very impressive. I was half tempted to whip out the visa and go to town.

I did add my sites to a few directories, then got scared like a school girl, after reading googles capital punishment actions. =p

Quality is a good aim. I do not suppose I was thinking that when I very first started trying to market my sites online. I remember throwing my links everywhere. Its like a sailor on shore, in the downtown, running into every house of illrepute without caution. Smirk.

I am still nervous about directories, free or paid. And Im not sure what I need to assure myself in the way of proof that it is safe to utilize a few high quality sites.