Is Newbie Status Really That Hard?

[sammobile]

I was newbie 20 yrs. ago.

[jasondrey13]

It especially sucks when you are an experienced user that haven't signed up to the forum.
But I guess it's "the price to pay" be overwhelmed by dumb questions.

yep

[dixxy z.]

yep 

[jasondrey13]

How long do threads like this normally float at the top of the forum?

[alufis]

Patience...

[Sykotic]

It doesn't take that long really.

[stubbscroll]

For someone who mostly lurks, the 5 posts requirement is a tough one.

The 5 posts is pretty easy, there are quite a few decent threads in here.

Regards,

Martin.

Guess I should get the last few posts needed out of the way, then.

[Harry_Styles]

Is there a process time or something after you've completed the requirements?

[MassiveCollision]

I hate it when forums implement Newbie status and requirements.

Nothing but very user unfriendly and potentially rejects anyone potentially interested in Bitcoin or this community.

[feedthedogs]

Not a fan here, I prefer to lurk, and then when I do want to reply to a thread it has silly rules

[dexy]

Yes...I am still newbie

[archimedesmp]

Yeah, problem is: Experienced users are forced to spam around before they can join the discussion for which they signed up.
So now I have to make 5 spamposts just to ask one legit question.

[advs108]

So true !!!
hehehe !

[Zaih]

The 4 hours was painful ;(

[FNG]

How long do threads like this normally float at the top of the forum?

Probably until newbies find a better place to build up their post count

+1

[sololoop]

i ma elder newbie...

[paulin]

I don't get it how do I upgrade my status?

[Leapfrogg]

What are the real advantages of getting out of newbie status?

[alufis]

counting 4 hours...

[tinytiger]

I think its a good way to keep the occasional spammer or one-time questioner away from this site. There is always bitcoins.stackoverflow.com for quick questions.