I too have just created an account. I never had a need before. While I enjoy the discussions here, I never really feel that I am going to be a positive contributor.
I have been coming here since I was in high school many years ago. I am with the "fuck beta" crowd and I don't understand the need to change. The new site is a complete waste of time and resources. I will stop coming and find another discussion/debate website if this one goes down the tube.
Now I probably won't comment for a very long time now, I just thought this conversation needed more of the lurker crowd to weigh in.