I have seen a lot of people caught up in the game of trying to get images onto sites with strict guidelines. Airliners.net is another example.  I prefer the more open policy of RR because it gives a chance for beginners and progressing photographers to get their pics into view and learn from looking at others submissions.

Everyone has to start somewhere and RR is a good place. I know some advanced image makers leave to go elsewhere but I have no intention of heading off, even though I make a living with some of my pictures it is still good to be able to try new ideas and see how the images are reacted to.