Originally Posted by Seb If new members just reply to Member Introductions they can get into the marketplace in an instance, which ruins the point of having to get that small reputation to do so. It also encourages spam.

I have to disagree; spam, is an unwanted message. If someone posts in the Members Introductions forum (even to increase their post count), they're welcoming new members and thus wouldn't be spam. This would/could also build them a reputation (as you mentioned) of being a friendly person.

There are augments for both sides: people shouldn't post in the Members Introduction forums (or anywhere else) to increase their post count. They should do so because they want to welcome the new members.

But personally, I think it's fine as it is.