Remember you can also post replies to introduction threads.
Welcoming a new member can both assist you in your
goal and of course make them feel "welcome".
I have been wondering the same thing, I just noticed the chat room a week or so ago but was disappointed in the whole 200 posts thing. I don't even
remember how many posts I have so I'm gonna have to look at that after I post this, but I'm pretty sure I have a long ways to go.