It's a bit old but here it goes.

Google seems to ban those bad directories. Now no point is spending $$$ on submitting to these directories.

http://searchengineland.com/070920-085657.php

It's a bit old but here it goes.

Google seems to ban those bad directories. Now no point is spending $$$ on submitting to these directories.

http://searchengineland.com/070920-085657.php

It only penalises bad ones. Nothing to worry for the legit ones out there and submitting to them.