Well, the upside in this scenario is that even thought the LINK is to the Introduce Yourselves string, the new user can just bypass it. But at least it would be there if someone WOULD want to introduce themselves.

Note added later: Check it out...it's near the end of August, literally, and quite a few people have Introduced Themselves, old and new. Any guesses this string was the charm? No mean to brag, but sometimes the best route, is not the most direct, but the most wide open out in public (WOOP) one. Sometimes it's better just to take a stand and be active.