diff --git a/view/en/register_open_eml.tpl b/view/en/register_open_eml.tpl
index 8a00f21e9..221e6ec74 100644
--- a/view/en/register_open_eml.tpl
+++ b/view/en/register_open_eml.tpl
@@ -11,7 +11,20 @@ Password:	$password
 You may change your password from your account "Settings" page after logging 
 in.
 
-Please take a few moments to review the other account settings on that page. 
+Please take a few moments to review the other account settings on that page.
+
+You may also wish to add some basic information to your default profile 
+(on the "Profiles" page) so that other people can easily find you.
+
+We recommend setting your full name, adding a profile photo,
+adding some profile "keywords" (very useful in making new friends) - and 
+perhaps what country you live in; if you do not wish to be more specific
+than that.
+
+We fully respect your right to privacy, and none of these items are necessary. 
+If you are new and do not know anybody here, they may help
+you to make some new and interesting friends.  
+
 
 Thank you and welcome to $sitename.