I am not sure that the area is a wasteland, I have been punting for five years now.
The scene has changed ( like ukp ) so is not the same.
There are several reviews or more posted each day so people are still finding fresh blood.
Maybe there are more ROMs than experienced UK wgs but I think that there is still quality out there.
Also I think your perspective changes the more you do this.
I still hanker after a substitute for say, Naughty Guilia and so far have yet to find one.
Not sure I will find one but will have a bloody good time finding out !
Cheers, FB