I think this is a great idea. The community has been a bit volatile lately, and this is a good step in a better direction for all of us. Not only do I think this will help AH grow due to involving the new players in an easier to learn atmosphere, but we can all get a free 3/4 month here and there as well. If HTC wants to pay us 10$ for helping to bring say 10 guys into the game, they'll make a bunch of us happy, and add 150$ a month to their company, which can only make things better for all of us.
whoever came up with this one, great idea.