I became an otaku through some very weird means. It all started a few months ago. On April 20, 2010!
It's nothing too extraordinary, but it will make the gap close.
I was on my deviantart account when I went through some random peoples' journals.
One had a link to here, and I thought it looked like fun, and joined. Now, I stay here because it has no restrictions when it comes to art.
I hope that story didn't put you to sleep.