I understand why it exists, to prevent players from making a bunch of accounts to bully others through PMs, at least that's why I think it exists. But it really does make it difficult for new players to form relationships and play group games.
I've wanted to let people from fastings games know that I hadn't turned on them, or hadn't voted for them, or just say "hey, really enjoyed playing with you." But I can't because I'm a new player.
Agree? Disagree? Is there some reason for the limitation that I'm not thinking of?