What's a good starting point for mining?

Now mining is not very profitable, as far as I know.

I'm also curious about it. So far i bought 3 miners. what kind of mining program u use?

I'm finding my favorite coin from Bitcoin Talk.

If the conditions are also of your choice, mine the coin.

1. the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.
   "close linkages between mining and other sectors of the economy"