Question about posting restrictions / requirements

[jimclark]

I am a noob so bear with me.
I saw i must post 5 times in the New Members Information forum before i can post else ware.
** do reply's count or must they be new posts?

** some forums list a number of prior posts required before being able to submit a post, others do not. Does this mean the ones that do not list a number fall under the 5 post rule?

** Not wanting to be guilty of generating "off topic" posts what do you suggest i do prior to meeting the minimum post requirements?
e.g. if i have a post that rightly belongs in the APV Discussion forum, should i put it in the new Members forum without violating protocol?

 

[kdayspring]

I am a noob too, but let me tell you what i have experienced:

Yes, replies count. Yay! So, you do not have to generate any new posts, if you don't want to. In fact, you get your five required posts by welcoming other noobs.

I think you can post whatever questions you have here regardless were they should belong, because everyone knows you can't post anywhere else yet....though I see you already have 7 posts, so you should be good to go now.

 

[retired1]

Replies count.

You should be able to post in other forums in about 25 minutes when the server cron jobs run and update your account.

As for the APV forum (and subforums), you'll need 15 posts before you can post there.

 

[bacc.vap]

Any posts count, replies and started threads.

I'm not sure of exactly how many require more than 5 posts, but would guess the answer to be yes.

You can post any topic in the NM section, no problem.

EDIT: I'm sloooow.

 

[jimclark]

Thank you all for quick / friendly / & informative answers. I am not used to being on such a good forum