While not a Files Area request, something I would like to see is:

When starting a new thread, there should be some text above the data entry fields asking the person
- whether they have checked the FAQ first
- whether they have searched the forum first
with links to both. This text should be prominent enough so that it cannot be missed.

A lot of people new to the site are not aware of the FAQ and searching capability - there is so much on the site and anything is easy to miss.