I thought I would share this from a tribber's perspective, a trimmed down version of something I posted on my thread over Christmas:
Most people are looking for a one-off trophy or validation and that’s fine, but it gets better with members who keep coming back for more. It becomes more intimate and satisfying for both them and me, because as we learn how each other’s minds work, we can indulge each other more.
On the surface, tribbing seems like one step removed from jerking off to porn, but for me it’s quite different. Members (be it men, women or couples) want me to show them how sexy she is and how much she turns me on. I also like to be watched, that turns me on too.
The bottom line is I'm demonstrating how sexy she is, as opposed to just words on a screen. Lots of members post pics knowing that guys are going to jerk off regardless of whether they ask them to (that's how porn has operated for years) but for me, it's the request. The desire to watch. That I am pleasing someone. For me tributes are an extension of being asked in person: I want to watch you jack off. Many lovers have asked that, they're curious and excited. Some have reciprocated, some have helped, some have filmed me. When someone wants to watch it gets me hot and I cum much harder.
In some cases, my tribs have opened up new avenues and friendships I hadn't previously considered, like being a bull for couples or being the catalyst to improve their sex life. If it’s a positive thing, then it’s all good.