here be the rules :
0 to 5 posts:
Members are restricted to posting in the New Members Forum only, can not use Private Messaging, and can not have a signature.
5 to 15 posts:
Members can post in other forums and use Private Messaging.
15 posts and above:
Members can post in all forums, and can now have a signature.
70 posts and above:
Members can no longer start new threads in the New Members Forum, but may post in threads started by others
I think alot of groups you have to wait to be approved to get in them. Depends how they have it set up. So it might take a bit but shouldnt take long
0 to 5 posts:
Members are restricted to posting in the New Members Forum only, can not use Private Messaging, and can not have a signature.
5 to 15 posts:
Members can post in other forums and use Private Messaging.
15 posts and above:
Members can post in all forums, and can now have a signature.
70 posts and above:
Members can no longer start new threads in the New Members Forum, but may post in threads started by others
I think alot of groups you have to wait to be approved to get in them. Depends how they have it set up. So it might take a bit but shouldnt take long