I started playing CS about a week ago, and I can tell you the community really isn't as bad as you think it is. A lot better than Scape. Granted, there are the select few that are annoying, but you will never get around that.
Most of the people of current are courteous and are willing to help if you ask. I think you should give it a second chance. The server really is enjoyable.
Otherwise, CS is the only server I have found that hits the old nostalgia bone. I've been avidly looking for others to no avail, sadly.