Yes the procedure is still the same
it's visible in the User section but there are not sent any mail to me (as admin).
The email function is currently broken. and will be fixed in YAF 2.30.01 (Which will be out on Sunday!)
I have tried to changed the user from being a Newbie to a Member but without any luck.
Does the "Member" Role (Group) has access to the forums? Go to Admin > Settings > Forums. And check each forum if the Access Mask for the Role Member is set correctly.