I'm failing to see how keeping people from properly using the forums is a success, but oook. I mean, just because people are new doesn't mean their ability to post should be disabled, that's no way to welcome new people. I used to own a large forum, I would never dream of doing something like that. I mean, it would be better to just ban people right off the bat then to hamper everyones posting. Just remove the troupble makers from the start ya know...
I'm just saying you should try to make new members feel as welcome as possible is all =T