How about redirecting users to the latest Welcome thread when they register, and encouraging them to post there? Such posts are usually quickly uploaded to half-a-dozen or thereabouts.
I definitely think the “Welcome” threads could do with more prominence. That said, I’m loathe to do introductions myself; I’d far rather just jump in to discussing things and let people learn about me from my ideas. I’d expect plenty of other people here have a similar urge to respond to a specific point, before investing themselves in introductions and community-building / social activities.
How about redirecting users to the latest Welcome thread when they register, and encouraging them to post there? Such posts are usually quickly uploaded to half-a-dozen or thereabouts.
I definitely think the “Welcome” threads could do with more prominence. That said, I’m loathe to do introductions myself; I’d far rather just jump in to discussing things and let people learn about me from my ideas. I’d expect plenty of other people here have a similar urge to respond to a specific point, before investing themselves in introductions and community-building / social activities.