"Welcome, please stay out of my hair" Still feels pretty, well unwelcoming. I get that it is a really, really valid opinion and that having several waves of new users with the same kinds of posts must be annoying. And i think that most newts are on global to find tags to follow and check out posts. Anyway, the thing I wanted to say is that this isn't a bad thing. I do feel a tiny bit insulted, but I know that that is irrational. Having this option would be good. It would make it so that the new people gets a friendly welcome since only those that wants to see them sees them and it would make the old users get some peace.
It's completely rational. I'm stating the desire to make y'all get out of my face. If the preference existed, I could simply make y'all get out of my face without you knowing it and nobody's feelings would be hurt. Instead, we're having this lovely conversation about social obligations and the makeup of online networks. I'd be offended... but I'd also be lurking.
You have been very nice about your desire to make us all get out of your face, and I think it's very nice that you aspire to not hurt anyone's feelings. Thank you for that.