What psychological or practical role does fluther play in your life?

I’m not asking why you like or dislike fluther. I’m not asking if you are addicted to the place.

I want to know how fluther changes your life, both psychologically, and practically. For example, for me, fluther gives me a chance to think things through. It also serves as a place for me to practice writing the kinds of things I write. It helps me make connections to others, and to get to know people, at least, at a somewhat superficial level.

What about you? Is it a time waster? A place where you go to learn things? Do you have practical questions you need answered? Does it serve as a place to socialize? Whatever it is, why do you need to use fluther to further that function instead of doing something else that might be more traditional?

I.e, if you use it to make friends, why do you go to fluther instead of making friends in person?