nelg said:I just feel that if it was mandatory it might discourage some sites from using it.
I don't think so. Sites that are currently use it and find value in it will want to continue using it. Those that don't, won't. For example, considering Kyle's opinion of 3DMark, I doubt [H]ardOCP would become a member. Though Brent could possibly argue for it.
nelg said:That would not be in Futuremarks interest. I am not suggesting a level of involvment like that of a beta member. Just a way to keep sites using the benchmark correctly.
I don't know the extent of the current beta program that B3D is now a part of, but if it's anything like it was when I beta testing 3DMark99 through 3DMark2001, then I would say there's really no high level involvement. They never required anything of me other than sending my comments to them when I tested the beta builds. With that said I don't see why review/tech tech sites would NOT want to be a beta member.
nelg said:If there was a certification process maybe some sites would be cautious about doing such things for if they did they would loose there certification. As a layman in this area I personnally would feel better if a site was labeled "CERTIFIED by FUTUREMARK".
Agreed.
Tommy McClain