i always used the /1 for the greeting sentence - cause my charname is there like charname: greetings. that was very helpful and it looks like i am not the only oone who uses them in that way. i see the point of /1 /2 engaging, but there are may players who didnt type as fast as a secretary and at least a /1 for the greeting is very helpful.
therefore: dont kill the /setmsg cmd as a whole, leave at least one setmsg left, you can say your greetings before the other ship is away in the lane and for all other stuff we have to type