[markbolyard]

I think that will help with registrations, but in the end, all you need is good content that members will want to keep coming back and reading. You are always going to have members that show up make a few post, and disappear... so focus on providing them with content, a service, something of value for them to keep coming back.... helps if you and your staff make them feel welcome, and recognize that they are there. I see a lot of forums where new members make a introduction, and no one bothers to welcome them... That's my thoughts.... you are limiting access, and even if they meet your post requirements to enter those forums, it doesn't mean that there is anything in them that will keep them there.