Cute thread.
I was pretty obsessed with it for the first two years of playing. I met a lot of really cool people, and I had a lot of fun while playing the unhealthy amount of time I did. Unlike a lot of you, I can't really say I've gained too much from it. Just some interesting memories. It's kind of strange, but it had a nice vibe that was much different than real life. That was basically the main appeal for me.
Yes, most of that was past-tense. I still enjoy the game every now and then, but I'm not nearly as active as I was before. It's cool to see the game go through so many changes though, and it's cool to see the community grow over time. Overall, I think my positive experiences from this game outweigh the negative.