You absolutely can get some emotional benefits from the first dose before the physical ones start. I felt much more calm and less heightened emotions after my first dose of T. A welcome change having dealt with PMDD for years.
I have probably a 1000 hours in SDV across systems, but I could never get into Skyrim. Combat style and grungy look that was popular around that time weren't for me. I played Kingdom of Amalur, which was similar, but more enjoyable to me and could never return to Skyrim.
Along with only having 100 slots available for non-Nitro users. Even with Nitro it's 200. Between social spaces and games I play (some with several servers just for different classes), I don't have much space left for random topics. I'm clearly a heavy Discord user, but it is not the place for forums for all the reasons you listed too.
It's me. I'm that friend. I will be covering my things in sour cream and ranch so my mouth doesn't burn. I so wish I could enjoy spicy.