Preferably a place where you can build a profile and make a name for yourself. Somewhere you can play for free and is legal. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. I'd also like to learn poker.
Is that the real reason here? Is it for entertainment purposes or for you to "become popular"? I think it's the wrong reason, but suit yourself. It will hit you later. I do not trust "online" places for this or machines to "decide" if I win or lose. I'd rather play the manual and non-machine-led way, so I know there's no "rigging"... but that's just my opinion.