Forums

Unfortunately, there isn't much to do while you wait for your beer to ferment. I found two great forums that are loaded with information and helpful members. I bounce back and forth between Mr. Beer Fans (for quality) and Home Brew Talk (for volume).

Home Brew Talk
Pro: The forum is huge. It seems like there is already a topic for everything. I've learned a lot from reading through questions that people have already asked.
Pro: A list of threads from the forum is always atop google search results.
Pro: There is a "Similar Threads" table at the bottom of each discussion, pointing you directly to other topics if the current thread you are viewing didn't have all your answers.
Con: Most members are not "Mr. Beer" friendly. Everyone starts somewhere, and not everyone wants to jump in to 5 gallon batches and steeping grains.
Con: There are membership costs. There is a free membership option, which allows you to post. There are two membership upgrades that you must renew annually. Upgraded memberships allow you to use an avatar, post pictures, search members, delete posts, and other various customizations. I don't see a reason to pay for a membership to any forum.

Mr. Beer Fans
Pro: Obviously, the forum is Mr. Beer friendly. Even though not every member still uses the Mr. Beer fermenter or ingredients, they support those who do.
Pro: It is free! Any member can post, upload pictures, have an avatar, etc.
Pro: I love the recipe section on this forum. It is divided into sub forums based on recipes with different ingredients (Mr. Beer ingredients, extracts, or all-grain).
Con: The forum search feature. You can only search for posts that are less than two years old. Additionally, if you search for two words, all posts with one of the words will show up, despite using "" or +.