Cannot Create New Threads -WHY ?

[Tracey]

Hi Forum admin or whoever knows,

I am unable to create a New Tread like this, under Toronto Issues category. Any reason why?

thanks

 

[Edward Skira]

In order to fight spam we've restricted the creation of new threads to people who have 20 or more posts.

 

[Tracey]

So if I cannot post new Threads where I am going to get 20 or more threads posted to qualify to post threads? And why there isn't a notification to this effect of the forum, instead of having me wasted lots of time thinking I was doing something wrong. This is frustrating. Not right.

Tracey

 

[Edward Skira]

This was just changed a few days back. Sorry that we didn't make a notification about it. You can't start a new thread but you can comment on existing ones. Once you hit 20 posts (only 18 more to go) you'll be able to create a new thread. Sorry but we've had some massive spam issues in the past and this has made a big difference.

 

[W. K. Lis]

There are bound to be old or ancient existing threads that can be reused by adding a new post to them. Just get familiar with the advanced search function to look for one, two, or more threads with the key words you are attempting to use.

There, I just added a post to my own count.

 

[smcgaw]

had same problem and now I know why.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I am unable to create a New Tread like this, under Toronto Issues category. Any reason why?

New treads http://woodgears.ca/home/stair_treads.html

 

[jcphoenix]

Yeah this is kind of frustrating as I came on here mainly to post and discuss a floorplan I was thinking of changing. Oh well. At least here's another post to add to the count

 

[wdygwygds]

It would be useful if this info was in the FAQ.

 

[Edward Skira]

From Rules Of Conduct

Posting Guidelines
- New members need to have 20 posts before they can start their own thread. This is now physically hardwired into the system to reduce spam.

 

[RT2020]

So that's why! I'm a lurker but I really want to post a new topic.

 

[RT2020]

I have more than 20 posts, and I still am not allowed to make a new thread?

 

[Grainger]

I wanted to start a topic that isn't covered by any existing threads.
I can't post the topic to an existing thread because that would be off topic.

 

[Grainger]

How do i find out how many posts I have made?
I have posted in the past however when I click on my ID and view forum posts it says non found ?
Thank You

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Posts = 11

AoD