My 3 years was a few months back I believe. And I've come out of it with only a handful of mild acquaintances and just a couple people I'd consider a friend. Its like any community though. There's the clique. And if you don't have the right persoanlity to draw from, you're just a face in the crowd. Graned this community isn't at all elitist about it as most are. In fact most everyone is rather open and accepting. The cliques just happen of their own accord though. So make your own and find some people :]