I'm an sp guy. Multiplayer is full of noobs, so I can't handle it for long periods. I first game to the forums to post replays and get C&C. Also to watch the replays by Dafe, Noweb, CheZ, all the greats of the time. I eventually made friends and got into the community. I got into IRC when I read the thread about it in the FAQ.
Yes, I actually read the FAQ.