diff --git a/mod/dfrn_confirm.php b/mod/dfrn_confirm.php
index cac077638f..69c93abd61 100644
--- a/mod/dfrn_confirm.php
+++ b/mod/dfrn_confirm.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 
 function dfrn_confirm_post(&$a) {
-	
+
 	if($a->argc > 1)
 		$node = $a->argv[1];
 
diff --git a/view/register_open_eml.tpl b/view/register_open_eml.tpl
index bbfdc9940c..600b49d139 100644
--- a/view/register_open_eml.tpl
+++ b/view/register_open_eml.tpl
@@ -10,6 +10,13 @@ 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. 
+By default your account is private and hidden (invisible to other people). 
+You might wish to change this. Then please "introduce" yourself to others in 
+the network that you desire to communicate with. This gives them permission 
+to talk to you. 
+
+
 Thank you and welcome to $sitename.
 
 Sincerely,