Initially it was for knowledge. Over time I made some good friends. I even had dinner with someone from this site. I had never met her before. And if Riser doesn’t invite me to his wedding I am going to be pissed.
I came here for knowlege and was instantly hooked. But over time i’ve gained a few friends from talking to people in chat so thats something that also keeps me hooked to this site.
Although I love reading, asking, and answering the questions, I think the favorite thing to me about fluther is the sense of community. I feel a part of something, a small cog in a grand machine.
God, I’m so poetic.
I must echo previous answers, I too came for the knowledge but was then blown away by the community and I love the friends I have made. Now I love to learn things from these friends, so it’s kinda like a vicious circle but in a good way, if you get what I mean… knowledge—> community—> knowledge—> community…
I joined to help a family member and then became an addict. When the cat arrived here, the collective was a Godsend. As was the advice I got about autism-related problems and computer issues.
There is usually a wonderful give-and-take and then there is the fun of attacking the trouble-makers.
I came here to share and receive knowledge. I’ve met a lot of very cool and friendly people on the internet, it always comes naturally and Fluther’s no exception :)
I came here for both and I’m enjoying it so far. I haven’t thought up a good question to ask yet but I’m sure it will come. The comedy is what makes my day even at 1am. LOL