Well, the new forum has no post count at all, so I don't find it that helpful, since it'll switch anyway. But I do agree I wish this'll also stop the necroing...
and I wish you guys would report that instead of keeping that secret.
Since the new forum won't have any post counts there is no need to force this now. Also, let people welcome other users if they want. If it's turns to spam you call us and we do something. If you get upset because you see it as sort of farming, then move on and calm your mind with something.