Just stumbled upon this topic
Here is my .02
I think as we grow (which we have from the time I joined about 9 months ago), we will get new players, and if they are weak or up and coming.. the stronger players can point them in the right direction.
When I first started playing Jfreak helped me out, and with this forum, I have already made 3 trades in about a week, and it has helped me in my rebuilding process...
Maybe as new members join the alliance, we make it a requirement that they make a name on here.. Not sure how to keep track of how active they are, but that can be delt with