Holy crap yes. I'm still really new to posting here, but was active on the old site back in the day. I started posting there when I was 19 (!), and learned so much from the folks there- my mind was opened to new ideas about gender, race, economics, sex, body stuff, and just life in general.
I tend to find myself drawn to those who speak from experience and from the heart, rather than from something they read in a textbook. In general though I'm willing to listen to anyone who presents their opinion in a thoughtful manner, and doesn't resort to attacks.
And funny always draws me in as well.
