I won't generalize why people come here because there is no specific reason IMO. I personally come here, to check out new styles of sigs, learn what I can from the tutorials, socialize a bit, it's just kind of a nice place to hang out.
To give noobs a false sense of security about how good there artwork is. At GR if you make good sigs you are classified as a good artist which is a load of crap! So basically just make noobs feel good about them selves.
Well i first came here to improve on my graphics, once i got to know people on the forum it was more of a 'get to know the other guys'. Im mainly here to help newer guys out, if they need credits i try to give them some, i also give alot of free things away. For some people its to improve on their graphic skills, for others its socializing, or both.
you meet really nice people and that can improve your gfx skills if you don't have ps or any programs such as ps....you can have fun anyways lol
It's been a fun place to chat thus far, and I like to have a place to give people my renders and help with rendering.