Idea is not bad, but your thread looks too boring, I think, that you should find designer for this thread.
I agree with this, if you want to introduce something, make it appealing so people will be interested in checking your site.
The first thing that we see is this ANN thread and viewers first impression is important for every business.
Hope you consider our suggestions.
Also I will add a suggestions to buy copper membership as long as you have fund to buy it, as newbie account OP can't upload an images and signature but with copper membership OP can upload it like have Jr. Member account. Other than that, if OP use copper membership at least will make everyone will have one opinion if they look the thread as legit site.