Hello,
I noticed you posted in the Rurouni Kenshin fanclub. Usually to join a group, you just say you want to join. There's usually no "do this or say that" rule, if there is, it's usually stated in the first post. But no one does it.
Also, a thread where there hasn't been posted for a month is considered dead. It's one of PC's rules not to revive an old thread. Making a new club would be an option.
Welcome to PC, btw. Hope you have a nice stay here. :3