My opinion? Yes. When there is an active member listed, the board yawns anyway. Other than for the honorable super-moderator @MikeBiDudelittle mention is made. I know that @JoeMendozatried for awhile, but there was little response.
Perhaps an individual poster could make a mention of his or her birthday if it was important to her/him.
My birthday listing is not accurate and I have no interest in a birthday greeting, absent lavish gifts!