Multiple questions there, bud. Let's see...
I was recommended this site by a friend of mine during the last few weeks of me being a brony. I thought it would be a good way to make more friends in the furry fandom.
I felt a bit like an outsider (still do, honestly), because I take time to get to know people.
What I like is the diversity on the forum boards, both in terms of species, nationalities and subjects. I do however dislike that I cannot find people from my own country that are still active