I will second that the backlash about the initial price increase is that it surprised people. I don't know about other people, but I am always more than happy to spend more credits on "specialty" shows if they derive from the standard formula of iStripper. XXX shows, I know, cost more money due to the price of the model, and I get it that we should pay more as users to enjoy said content. It's only fair. I happily paid extra for Estonika's beautiful Harley cosplay and Nancy A's halloween treat (despite not being xxx) - I understood they required extra effort to produce, and I highly enjoy those shows because of said effort and willingly paid more.
I don't know how well iStripper is doing overall, but if it comes down to it, I'm still happy with just standard iStripper shows. I gobbled up all of Adriana Chechik's shows as I am a HUGE fan of her, and despite that she doesn't do the kinky anal stuff she's known for in porn here, I still highly enjoy just seing her naked on my desktop.
Long live iStripper!
While I am also happy to pay extra for special shows, and also bought Nancy A's halloween show as soon as it was released, I couldn't do the same with Estonika's. It was her first card, and I had no others to compare it to, so not knowing the quality of her shows, I waited until the card was on sale. Also, while Nancy A always puts on an excellent show, Estonika's shows have been hit or miss with me, regardless of how beautiful she is.