The time I spent in a starflea meant that I had the chance to become a respectable human being on this server and to love it before I went off thinking - bagh ban me, do I care?
The investment of time is important for forming that bond. Same with any relationship.
Yep, what many people said.
You wouldn't save the newbies time. You would rob them of the time they have to prepare themselves and get used to the server. They probably don't realise that at the time, but so is often the case with learning.