Well I like AO because of the people,it is similar to an international community.The topics range from A toZ the conversation is certainly varied with peacniks , war hawks, mellow, and enthusiastic people who present their views with subtle , well written and sometimes plainly spoken thoughts.It has technical help and people who are willing to share their knowledge with a human touch that makes it different from a dry bare bones technical site. It has a irc link and a music feature and a journal entry.But the difference is the same people come back here so you get to know them For sure it is never boring you have drama,friendship,advice and anger sometimes all rolled up into one site. Auntie