Hey all, just a quick notification to avoid confusion, particularly amongst newbies. ^^
First off, if you're reading this as a new member, welcome to the site. :D As a result of recent difficulties and complications, we've implemented a new system involving members who have just registered. To avoid confusion, we just wanted to explain what's going down where (hopefully!) you'll all see it and not feel as though something's wrong!
Here's how it works - when you register, you are automatically placed in the "newly registered" usergroup. People in this group must have their posts approved by a moderator before they show up, and cannot send or receive private messages (PM's). However, once you post ten times (and those posts are approved by a moderator), you are moved out of the "newly registered" group, and you may post/PM freely! We have a good-sized, active moderator staff, so it shouldn't take long for your posts to be approved.
It's come to my attention that this may interfere with the workings of the Buddy Exchange system, do go check out the emergency BE Q&A thread here if you have a question that needs answering soon and have yet to be able to PM.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7523In the meantime, thank you, everyone, for your patience. I know the new policy will be somewhat annoying for us all- Hang in there, newbs! It's only for a little while.