Newbie restrictions

[mbor2k]

it's quite annoying... but it serves the purpose
let's keep posting then!! 

[Jackten]

What exactly counts as a post?  Does it have to be oustide the newbie thread?

[elizserussell]

The reasons for the restrictions is great.

[elastomer]

Due to a mass of trolling, only established posters are able to post in non-newbie sections. You are considered "established" if you have spent 4 hours online and have made 5 posts (new topics or replies).

Totally understand that. Unfortunately, I'm a "new" user because I want to use a new identity for privacy reasons. Wish there were a mechanism like Reddit's IAmA to verify someone's identity separately with the moderators.

[nakkemake]

Due to a mass of trolling, only established posters are able to post in non-newbie sections. You are considered "established" if you have spent 4 hours online and have made 5 posts (new topics or replies).

Totally understand that. Unfortunately, I'm a "new" user because I want to use a new identity for privacy reasons. Wish there were a mechanism like Reddit's IAmA to verify someone's identity separately with the moderators.

This would be a very convenient way.

[aorith]

Oh well, this takes long..

[deadweasel]

Oh well, this takes long..

You'll be out of here in no time.  Just keep posting!     Maybe ask a question?

Glad to have you join!

[entons]

The reasons for the restrictions is great.

But a bit frustrating if you're a newbie :-)

[MikeH]

I suppose it's for the best - and that I hope is post #5. 

[deadweasel]

I suppose it's for the best - and that I hope is post #5. 

Just keep posting.  Maybe ask some questions?

Welcome!

[throwaway123]

@MikeH, well - you still need to wait 4h. It's not fun when you want to post anonymously :/

[pbnkb]

Rules make sense. BTC to 100!

[coinage577]

I guess rules have to be made by someone.  Unfortunately, there is no way to know who is going to game a system.  Anytime the system is evaluated by enough people, there will always be someone ready to twist or try to break the rules. 

[confinedsc]

Ok so can I just make a few posts in this thread?   geeze I've been on the board since July last year....

[ulrich]

Thank you very much for the info, was trying to figure out how to get out of purgatory:D.

[aspeer]

never used the forums before but I can appreciate this due to previous experiences. really not too much to ask I dont think and an easily met requirement.

[funkimon]

Also been reading about this for a while. Now feel left it too long and too hard to get btc

[mctrix]

Due to a mass of trolling, only established posters are able to post in non-newbie sections. You are considered "established" if you have spent 4 hours online and have made 5 posts (new topics or replies).

If you have really good posts, you can post a request for preemptive whitelisting in the appropriate topic.

Also:
- Newbies cannot upload their own avatars.
- You must have made one post in order to send PMs.
- You need 10 posts to put a link in your signature.

Note that it may take up to 10 minutes for your PM or posting permissions to be granted. (The system automatically checks every 10 minutes and promotes people as appropriate.)

ahh i see 5 posts as well, there goes my lurker approach.

[holtdaddy]

Was wondering about this,thanks for the info

[Prince_27]

thanks for the info