Do i need to just post 5 times and have 4 hours logged on the site to relieve me of my "newbie" status?
sadly its you have to wait 28days to achieve newbie status.. because you get maximum 14activity points in every two weeks and you need minimum 30activity points to achieve newbie status. If you are frustrated with that 360secs limitation then you have to wait for 14days because after you'll achieve 15activity points your time limitation will be cut short to 75secs.
So To acheive
Newbie Status : Must wait 28days
Get Rid of 360secs time limit : Must wait 14daysI hope this helps