I recall the BEA came to my notice in the summer of 97...I found it by accident after discovering these huge boobs pictures somewhere else on the web. At that point in time, I had never even heard of the word 'morph' or the terms breast expansion.
I knew of big tits, and hoped for even bigger ones. The world of big tits was magazines and videos. Bill Ward.
Anyway here comes the BEA - Owner and contributors gave us pictures, and dirty stories, and a place to meet.
It was summer of 97 - and the owner asked for voluntary contributions - so I sent $25 - and didnt expect a thing for it. I hoped the place would stick around.
Later I bought a 9 month 'membership' for $90. I also recall doing up a BEA Newsletter and sending it to Owner.
It was November of 97 that I hooked up with Al-The-Editor and did my first set of reviews for R & D.
So I concur with doggo who also suggests the BEA began that summer.
From New York, this is ....
JustMeMike