Hmm. I was pretty much the same for most of my 'fannish' life - in fandom for the fic, and any social ties that came with it were just a nice bonus. But as I got more heavily into the LJ-based fandom, the social ties have become important, to the stage where I honestly don't know what I'd prefer to go without. But I still tend to form my social ties through fanfic.

Anyway, just thought I'd let you know you aren't as alone as you may think.