From what I’ve seen, identity matters a lot in niches where expectations are very specific. People want consistency, not surprises. I’ve followed a few performers over the years because I knew their style and limits, and that saved time. In some communities, fans even track careers and appearances the same way sports fans follow players. Sites that organize content by performer make this easier, especially in narrow categories where reputation is everything. Pages like Scat Porn Stars show how much emphasis is put on who is involved rather than what story is being told. My advice is simple: if you know what you like, follow performers; if you’re exploring, then plot-based browsing makes more sense.