Its mostly for the social aspect, people will say its not, but with how expensive they are, especially in Aus where i live, itd be cheaper to buy your own equipment than pay for a couple years membership.
I hope you live a long, happy and prosperous life. And I can say that honestly, because I'm confident knowing that I make my decisions and hold my views for the benefit of all, even when it's hard.
Okay? Did you read what I said?