My reasons for being a hardcore Jj2 fan even though the game is dead? Well,
-I've made alot of good friends, most of which I still keep in contact with today. Most of my good friends on ICQ are/were JJ2er's, and if I didn't play the game I doubt I would've met 'em.
-The game, online, is generally a blast to play, as compared to UT online, which I am now bored of.
-The sheer insanity and overall wackiness of the community is just so appealing to my twisted little brain.
-Without something to do I'd probably cause a riot.

Basically, I came to JJ2 to have fun playing a good game. I later found online play was myuch more fun and challenging. To my surprise, upon my first venture into the old JJ2 community, I was welcomed with open arms and became quick friends with many people. Without them, I would not have had as much fun, as many laughs, my computer would still be very, very bad, and I might very well be a different person today, mainly because I've been here so long I've devoted a large portion of my spare time to the game and community, and I've made so many good friends who over the course of time, talking, gaming, sarcasm and jokes have helped shape me into into the nerdy, sarcastic, and slightly sad person I am today.