I also agree with the quality over quantity recruiting process, and we ourselves use that to an extent. We do however, take in active, new players and show them the ropes. We all had a point in playing this game where we had no idea what was going on, and I like to try to give all available info and help to players that show they want to learn (and are active) in our alliance. We have had some great success stories so far
But don't get me wrong, experienced, quality players are great to have join an alliance