I have been using it too, you just have to learn how to network with people on myspace to connect with people who have similar interests. I find joining the groups and getting into conversations with people is a great way to connect.
Better to be subtle and not have links and such if you don't want to get terminated.
I had "ads" on my page, but took it all down and made it more low key so that maybe I won't get kicked out.
I like meeting people on there, but you have to remember you will get junk messages and such on there like any other site, maybe even more than you care for.
my page is
http://www.myspace.com/m2cglobalbiz