Patience is a virtue
Once you can get past the basics of the long learning process in EVE you can really begin to appreciate the game. One of the many unique factors of this game is it's reliance on the player population for the stimulation of ingame events. For example the market would not do anything without player interaction, very few items are purchasable from NPC producers. With Empyrean Age the players are now able to influence to path of the war that has broken out between the dominant factions in the game by joining the militia and attempting to expand their empire's control.
However EVE is definitely not without it's flaws, one of the main problems EVE has suffered from over the last few years is lag issues. The server is now barely able to cope with large numbers of players in a single area, especially if combat is involved. Also the dominant trade system (players will know where I mean...) can suffer from massive lag issues, delaying actions by several minutes at worst.
Overall if you can come to appreciate this game you are likely to find it extremely enjoyable, but without a doubt patience is required to overcome the small and sometimes difficult beginnings.