Now that we have a number of tools to help us filter out spammers and such, we can lower our guard a bit and loosen up the graduation process.
Now, when you register and post your Introduction, you become a Newbie, skipping over the old "New Registration" level, and only a few areas are restricted from posting, though you can see them and read them.
After 3 Posts you're a Rookie, down from 4, and gain more access and privileges, and have very few limitations.
At only 10 posts, down from 20 you're a full fledged Member, and have unfettered access.
We hope this encourages more people to become more active.
