Have made a couple of good connections through here. Seems to be a fairly safe site and it is easy to navigate. I only have the free account but seems to satisfy my requirements.
I'm really enjoying meeting new people! Love writing letters and receiving them. Had some minor glitches with people but nothing that makes me want to leave the site. I'm very happy that I discovered Global Penfriends!
I'm personally super introverted when it comes to face to face discussion, but it can be hard having no one to talk to! This has been a great opportunity to make some friends with the benefit of being able to think about what you're going to say before you say it, and none of the uncomfortable weirdness that comes with meeting new people. Added bonus of language learning as well!