Hi KCH. There was a free change over offer that has expired. The good news is that it's easier to get Premium Status here. Post one new review to get 6 weeks access and then 6 weeks for every review after that. For now this is not being done automatically. You need to send a link for your review to a Moderator to get credit.
This is good to know - guess I'd better get reviewing. Too bad I missed the change over. I feel like the kid that wasn't invited to the party because no one wanted him there. Wonder if you guys will run and hide from me again.
Short answer.......YES! If by harsh you mean do you need to fill in all or most of the blanks especially the contact info and provide a decent enough description of your adventure that it helps other guys make an informed decision, then yes, things will pretty much be the same.
I was really trying to be sarcastic as I remembered my first review (rejected for BCD credit), and now, in hindsight, how miserable it was. Only thing really important is hind sight anyway! (And properly sharing the dream)