20 Posts Before New Thread Seems Extreme

[jmike]

I completely agree. I've been a long time reader but I'm not a big poster. I guess I should have since now I when I need to create a thread I must randomly post things.

 

[GC_T4R]

Also posting here because I need more posts Lol.

 

[Beer Hounds]

The good news is I tried 5 posts before I thought "what the hell is the post count I need to post a question about my issue?". Now I have 6 and realize I have some work to put in.

 

[Kove32]

Definitely seemed a little extreme!

 

[bradjenkins]

is it me? Or does 20 seem rather a bit much

Having to make 20 posts (replies) before making a new thread seems really extreme. I get that it's an anti-spam measure but it is very discouraging to real live people who just want to ask a specific question (in my case the difference between daystar lift kits for the same vehicle).

Finding 20 threads with topics you can relate to or chime in on is time consuming. I've spent 3 days browsing around and chiming in here and there before getting to the point where I could post a thread.

Edit: This is even more difficult to do without dredging up old, dead threads. The few threads I found that were somewhat related to my question were 5-6 years dead.

Even better, the 20 post limit isn't documented anywhere that I could find. Not in the FAQ or the forum rules. I thought maybe I might be able to post a thread after 10 posts, but not even then.

I've given up and walked away from this forum several times before I finally tried to meet the post count requirement.

 

[CEVrunner]

Posting help

Can someone tell me how to find the posts we've previously made? I'm trying to follow along to threads I've commented on and can't find a way back to them.

 

[thennen]

Can someone tell me how to find the posts we've previously made? I'm trying to follow along to threads I've commented on and can't find a way back to them.

One way is to click on your name in the top right corner (under Log Out), then go to your Statistics tab.

 

[MrH42]

Well, I came across this thread by google searching how many posts I needed before I could start my own thread. I lurked for a few years. Have since sold the 4Runner, but have some unused suspension pieces that could use a good home. Guess I'll chime in on some things until I get to 20 posts. A bit excessive though.

 

[Eric Grassi]

Posting to get 1 of my required 20. Why not give new members the ability to contribute some $ to eliminate this excessive requirement as mentioned above?! I for one would be happy to kick in some coin for the cause!

 

[lcs7h]

I second the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I third the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 4th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 5th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 6th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 7th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 8th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 9th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 10th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 11th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.

 

[lcs7h]

I 12th the motion proposed by Eric. I would contribute as well. Its better than adding useless clutter which is the inevitable result when people try to increase their post count.