[quote=@Hank]Why?[/quote]
Because it builds community, would be a good argumentation to begin with. Staff & Management are the [i]backbone[/i] of the community and therefore [from one point-of-view] should be an active part of the website that engages the communal audience of the website. There should be a modicum of a “community feel” and staff members should participate in discussions, banter, and roleplays. It creates visibility and visibility creates trust and that furthers respect. It also creates a more vibrant, welcoming, and active community which promotes regularity that inspires new users.