User blog comment:Grand Duchess Anastasia/Here's something, that I wanted fixed badly./@comment-5558012-20150910131041

Yes, the idea is to initiation contact, usually when a new user replies to the message. If no one replies to their reply, it's less likely that user will actually feel welcome to the wiki, especially if the message states "Feel free to leave me a message."

Regardless, I know of only two ways in which you won't receive notifications. One is to disable notifications completely (not recommended, more so if you would like to put in a Spotlight or Design request with Staff). Or two, edit MediaWiki:welcome-user on the wiki to state the username of another Admin. If you are the only Admin, this isn't helpful.