Totally agree that having other people to play with makes the game much, much more enjoyable. Although these forums often sort of descend into anarchy and sniping, the players in game are -- in my opinion -- the best MMO community I've ever experienced. They're really helpful and positive and nice.

You folks may want to post on your server's World forum, too. There are often linkshell posts there, too. Besaid and Rabanastre.