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i cant post anywhere... i always get the message that my ip has posted in the last 360 seconds... every computer, everyday.

edit: this is the 1st time i've been able to post in weeks... is there new rules for newbies? do i need a lot more posts now to post anywhere else?

It's normal.
When you log in, it counts as a post (an action actually), so you have to wait 6 min (360 seconds) before posting your first message, because your activity is lower than 16.

thanks for the explanation. now i at least understand what is happening.

It will change when your activity ( https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=237597.0 ) will be higher than 16 (see https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=253190.msg2702160#msg2702160 ).

Yes, I just had that as well, I agree we need to keep scammers out of here, but its not really friendly to new users with all that hassle..

I've run into the same thing. Had to log 4 hours on here before I can PM someone. Hopefully it will work now.

To be honest, I am so glad that I looked through this thread. Otherwise, I would never have known about all the requirement metrics (Someone should really compile a wiki on this). I was actually curious about how the activity was calculated too! I suppose it is a little extreme (i also found the restriction rather frustrating), but forum admins make the rules, so oh well.
Once you get past the intro restrictions, things do get a little easier, and in general, I find this forum very nice with lots of helpful people. SO yeah, wait for 4 hours, and make some meaningful posts!

Ah thanks for the links, I thought it was a bug.

It is quite hard to find the info, so maybe this should be in a clear place to help newbies.

No it's normal, and it will be removed when your activity level reachs 16.

This makes no sense. I don't want to wait 4 fucking hours before I can post.

You can post. You just need to wait 6 min between posts, and you can't leave the newbie jail yet.

Yes but only in the newbie section, thats the problem.

It helps to stop a lot of spam. Plus you can learn a lot in the newbie section.

You are a junior member it should be lifted now.

But we all can unless your naughty.

Welcome :)
Your activity is 16 now, you should be able to go everywhere and post more often now.

You need now 16 posts to post anywhere, bit tough dont you think ???

As someone with <16 activity who prefers to lurk yes I do think it's a bit tough!

Newbies restriction