I literally came into contact with it for the first time by fluke and signed up thinking this might be an interesting pace, but I’m not using a personal pic till I know all the goblins and trolls that are lurking in the dark.
what is the most common use for this website, Is it for hooking up, or actual intellectualism and conversation?
Post things, look for discussions to join in. I think it's not as ephemeral and pointless as the <other> social media site (probably not the place for posting cat/baby pictures or seflies and what you bought for lunch) It's an alternative social site; until it gets to big for its britches and censor-y that is. Enjoy it while it lasts.