It's value entirely depends on
our own participation.
If we all put some "about me" kind of information there, it could be a good tool. No, I am not saying we all put our parole oficer's contact numbers or finger prints over here.
Just the info you would want to relay to a prospective buyer about yourself or your business practices. If most members don't care to put anything in there, however, it would certainly be a waste.
I liked the suggestion that Nexus made about putting a link under Avatar. That would be a neat, quick way to learn more about a member. When I joined this forum not too long ago, I leafed through quite a few of those profiles to get a better feel of the crowd I was hanging out with.
Sure the veterans here know everyone, but you have to look at it's (potential) value from a new member's perspective. just my 2c.