I'm gay and I'm 17 and I need some help?

[Josh]

I'm gay and 17 I live in the UK but I'm finding it difficult to make up conversations with other gays not just in my country but all around the world. Iv noticed that Australian gays are the happiest but that's just in my experience. But can u give me any tips thanks. Oh and how do I meet other gays and am I old enough to sign up to a gay dating website I know u got to be 18 but I'm 17 it's only 1 years difference. So what do I do and do u know any online dating pages for gays and I'm into Canadian guys and any one my age but not just Canadians mostly anybody.