I use it to procrastinate just about everything I don’t want to do. But then I learn a ton. I now try to limit my visits to the equivalent of what feels like a long lunch break with friends sharing ideas. I find it to be a great way to compare news from all over the US, helpful hints, dreams, frustrations, plans, etc. with what is primarily an educated group (or at least values education, which is why most started here).
Just made “senior member” level. WooHoo. It only took 16+ years (member as of 2004, but I think actually before that, as my youngest was already in college).