I've made some great friends online, just not on this site because I just started, but on other rpgs I've made friends that have lasted years, and on YouTube I met someone I've known for over a year and they're coming to see me this summer if everything goes well. He mails me gifts and all that great stuff. Youtube has made a lot of long lasting friendships for me, and all it is IS commenting on other people's channels by roleplaying. If you want to know them on a more personal level, then send a PM or something. It works for me.