Originally Posted by iamwhatiseem

There is a safety of sorts, for new members and starting threads...it stops the "bots" from placing porn commercials etc.
Here is more info on general usage:
http://www.uspoliticsonline.com/faq....vb_board_usage

I can't remember at this moment how many posts you have to make before you can create a thread...though I believe you are getting close.

And Welcome! Stick around - I have read several of your posts, you will make a nice addition to the forum.