the ability for newcomers to get a lot if admin or mod isnt on
Type /getlot -.- It also works for VIP+, as long as you have 'nough lots available (3 for VIP, 5 for SVIP, etc.). The default size is 31x31 (lot area 1) or 32x32 (lot area 2). I wish it would allow for custom sizes for us ranked players, but unfortunately it doesn't that I know of.
its nice for the active members to be able to identify new people and help them out
That's my point. Why else would it tell us if there wasn't an ulterior reason?