Do you think the newbie restrictions (1 post, 4 hours uptime) are needed or are useful to be mandatory? Personally i dont see a use for them since anyone can post a "Hello" thread and be free.
Yes.
1. 4 Hours wait time are to much for many guys that just want to troll.
2. Spam Bots are limited to this area.
3. And most important. Many Newbies are signing up because of a general Problem or question. Without the restrictions we would have the same recurring questions in the general Discussion Board again and again.
Think of this Part of the Forum as a "Beginners & Help" Board, rather than a Prison. If you don't have a urgent matter 4 hours are quickly over.