Since I understood that this was a forum member preview, I wasn't expecting impartiality or professional journalism. This was a preview by an enthusiast, which is different that one coming from somebody who does tons of previews. I don't believe that RPGWatch should only accept "professional" previews. There is definitely room for member previews also. Perhaps Dhruin could have been more clear that it was from a "non-professional", but he does something else for a living too, outside of bringing us cRPG news goodness. I'm thankful for everyone's involvement. I would do a member preview, but I'm kinda cynical so it wouldn't turn out well
As far as PoE itself, I'd say that there isn't enough out there for me to decide. Gameplay videos will help quite a bit in this regard.