I enjoy them a great deal. I've found that flashpoints are a good way to pass some time and gain a bit of good loot when not working on main quest stuff or pvp wz's. That being said, I do also know that I don't like looking for groups to go with on these missions and so tend to only do so with guild-mates or trusted friends that can help round-out a full party. Too much douche-baggery comes with accepting random folks on the servers I play on and I usually get stuck with the needy type who's looking to suit out his companions. I've also found the story-lines in these missions seem to be a bit more on the intense side--probably for the social points situation; which also tends to make them more enjoyable in my book.