so i have to post a bunch of nonsense to be able to discuss something of worth?

[g3rmicide]

this restriction... needs to die. as being a simple machines forum is there not a plugin that will prevent spam?? ffs!!!

[AzureEngineer]

There is no reason to post nonsense in the newbies board. In fact, this board has one of the highest amounts of traffic, both newb and non-newb. If you have something to discuss that is of value, the newbies board is as good as any.

[ruddick83]

yes they are trying to weed out trolls im guessing

[Illimensky]

this restriction... needs to die. as being a simple machines forum is there not a plugin that will prevent spam?? ffs!!!

As others have said, apparently new users need to spend some time familiarizing themselves with the forum.  I think getting to know the forum, not spam prevention, is the main reason why the newbie restrictions are in effect.

[cryptopi]

I think this rule is a good one because it forces users to familiarize themselves with the forum before they can post in other areas

[bitbuilder]

[insert worthy contribution here!]

[raze]

If you have something decent that you want to post in another section of the forum, you can ask to be whitelisted.

[DarthMedicus]

I'm actually glad that this forum forces new users to start in the newbie forum.  I picked up on a lot of good information, including the recently posted guide for people new to BitCoin.

[Chaoskampf]

There's actually a lot of quality discussion going on here. No need to get your panties all in a bunch. I've been involved with Bitcoin for over 2.5 years now, and the Newbie forum still has a lot to teach. You just have to be willing to learn.

[joef]

I was following some threads for months, now I registered, cause I want to answer. But now I need to write somewheree else...

[joef]

But there is no need to write nonsense.

[NullOp]

If you have something decent that you want to post in another section of the forum, you can ask to be whitelisted.

Can I be whitelisted? I want to post something in altcoins.

[joef]

How many posts are required to reach the next status after newbie?

[bito]

How many posts are required to reach the next status after newbie?

5

[Bit Player]

First post.

[Leon D]

yes

[Sawtoothsquid]

You could always talk about the future possibilities of alt currencies. Maybe discuss you experiences with bitcoin exchanges or mining pools.

[joef]

thanks, this is my post nbr 5 ;-)

[giorgiomassa]

Yeah kinda weird! 

[raze]

If you have something decent that you want to post in another section of the forum, you can ask to be whitelisted.

Can I be whitelisted? I want to post something in altcoins.

Here's the link to the whitelist request thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=15911.0

Good luck!