Why are posts to the Ripple thread closed for Newbies?

[Mik]

Hello,

just wonder why this thread is obvioulsy closed to post for newbies (at least I can't post):
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145506.0
I count this rather discriminating! Sorry

[fonzo]

I'm posting here just to get into the ripple thread :-)

[marcus905]

And so are most of the lurkers that are posting here these days (including me!)

Also lurking as logged in again to rack up the hours needed to post in other sections...

[ALToids]

What is a "ripple"?

[marcus905]

A novel cryptocurrency!

Read more here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145506.0

[ploum]

Simple introduction without any details :

http://ploum.net/post/ripple-making-bitcoin-easier-or-obsolete

[Endgame]

If you miss out on this first ripple giveaway you should still be able to get in on the later ones they are planning. I understand they will be based on things like facebook accounts, phone numbers, and other things that just about everyone has.

[umlinor]

I'm posting here just to get into the ripple thread :-)

me too. Ripple sounds very interesting

[MisterL]

just posting to get into other feeds..

but if anyone want to send me some ripple that would be ace

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[iamalitecoin]

Feathercoin thread closed as well