I agree, being snooty is not really what this site is about. Do something better with your time if all you want to do is pester someone who has a genuine interest in tanning. To answer some of your questions, the lotions today are much better than they were a few years back. The streaky and orange problems have mostly gone away if you are using one of the high-end lotions like Designer Skin, AG, Devoted Creations etc. Are you going to the same salon? It is possible that the salon owner has neglected to change their lamps. If you aren't seeing the results you want to be seeing then maybe its time to try a different salon and different equipment. Make sure you are mixing up the
tanning booths and tanning beds that you use since each contains different combinations of UVA and UVB.