How you survived? Well,if I were Justin I would say: You didn't...LOL No,seriously.I think the question should be: How did I survive those looong years as a lurker without being an active part of the fandom? Sometimes I really can't understand myself.Why didn't I jump in right away? I think I was just too shy.
But now I'm here and that's good and you're here and that's good too and we found our happy place here AND that's the best thing ever!!Right?Right! ;)