The hive is an amazing place and everything you said is absolutely true. I learned a lot here in terms of living in a community, helping members, supporting with comments, votes and reblogs, giving tips that everyone can improve.
Here is a place where I learned so much that I am happy, I feel at home to discover so many people who like exactly what I like too, like technology, games and writing.
Receiving warm comments is always one of the best things that can happen, I completely agree with you, it's one of my favorite parts.