[quote=@Mahz]Something severe in the short-term, like at least requiring newbies to create a Newbie Introduction thread first.[/quote]	Would "I don't do introduction threads. This thread will be ignored from now onwards." constitute for a passable introduction thread? 
	Seriously, though, I don't think it's a restriction that should stay around, as much as I know there exist (and I have invited onto the site) people whom I know could have proper panic attacks from something as simple as making an introduction thread just anyone can reply to. Does not mean they're bad writers or roleplayers, or should be denied the ability to roleplay with friends. 

	PMs appear to be back now, though, for all that's worth.