Newbie restrictions

[Smack]

I find that I must post here in hopes that I get unlocked from these restrictions so I can post a technical comment on a different board.  Well, thanks for listening.

Smack

[sbryant31]

I find this ridiculous. I Have things I need to post!

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.)

[burnred81]

Trololololo

[Heaviside]

I'd better post something. I don't like this idea.

[vs3]

So it seems we have to waste everyone's time with 5 useless posts before we post a useful one?

[Heaviside]

So it seems we have to waste everyone's time with 5 useless posts before we post a useful one?

Exactly.

[sirmeep]

That's not too hard to work through and it's good for keeping out trolls

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[craigo]

Insert witty comment here

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[craigo]

that's some nice posting ple 

[becasual]

Finally I been lurker for awhile I get to get out of the newbie section and add to the custom hardware section!

[craigo]

yep me 2, i want in on DIY avalon

[Punter10]

If I have learned anything from bitcoin, it is to buy low and sell high.

[Tal1m0n]

I have to make 5 posts... No wonder why I never got out of Newbie hell!

[ft73]

This is just a pain ...

[obom29]

i dont wanna be a newb more

[Railgun]

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.)

One post to send a PM? I have posted but still have PM's disabled - have the rules changed or does the forum take some time to lift the restrictions on your account?

Railgun.

[preytec]

looks like they do count but there is still a cooling time for newbies. it's a good system when you think about it. but a pain in the ass for newbies. trolls won't come on if they have to wait 4 fours. some will but only once.