yes, I see the logistics problems. The SteemConnect signup sounds like a nice work around for more automation of the referring process. I wonder if there would be a way for someone to manually enter a code upon joining DMania (perhaps even just entering the Referring Steemit Members username in a "referral code" box. this way people can still join Steemit the normal way. Then when they go to make a Dmania account they manually enter the screen name of the person that referred them. So no electronic referral link. Just thinking out loud.