New Member Starting a New Thread

[whateve]

I thought new members had to have 10 posts to start a thread.
How was this member able to start a thread? http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/new-guy-here-with-a-christmas-dilemma-789751.html

Just wondering if the policy was changed or if this is a glitch.

 

[Elliespurse]

Yes it has changed, it could be nice for new members to feel more "at home" and welcomed from the first post.

 

[whateve]

Okay, thanks. That's nice. Some people come here with one specific question and it must have been a pain to have to wait to ask it. I thought originally the reason new members couldn't start a thread was to cut down on the spam.

 

[Nat]

Okay, thanks. That's nice. Some people come here with one specific question and it must have been a pain to have to wait to ask it. I thought originally the reason new members couldn't start a thread was to cut down on the spam.

It was. I just realized I welcomed a spammer who posted a thread with only one post. I replied, even though I had a strange feeling about his/hers first post. Should have listened to my gut feeling

 

[Vlad]

Okay, thanks. That's nice. Some people come here with one specific question and it must have been a pain to have to wait to ask it. I thought originally the reason new members couldn't start a thread was to cut down on the spam.

It was a policy for a while. I noticed a lot of new members inquiring and eager about being able to start their own threads, so now newly registered users can post their own threads. Some restrictions (PM/sigs) still apply.

 

[Asbogirl]

I am trying to start a post to identify an ostrich bag, but I cannot begin to work out how to. Using mobile device.

 

[Swanky]

New member cannot start threads, you must have over 10 posts now.

 

[Asbogirl]

Thanks for that information, Swanky Mama. I thought that I had uploaded a photo of my nice green Bayswater as my avatar yesterday, but it seems to have disappeared too. I thought I was losing any digital skills....

 

[Swanky]

No, you need to meet our 10 post minimum

 

[princess.shelby]

I have posted over 10 things and I am still blocked from starting a new thread? Any suggestions?

 

[Swanky]

You have to wait until the site re-indexes {catches up/updates}. An hour after you posted this I'm sure you could've started a thread, if you'd like to try again?

 

[heathernygren]

how do I ask someone a bag question? have tried but on other threads and been ignored . I don't mean to intrude on thread just don't know how to use this site

 

[LabelLover81]

how do I ask someone a bag question? have tried but on other threads and been ignored . I don't mean to intrude on thread just don't know how to use this site

You are posting questions in other people's threads. Some consider that "thread hijacking". Until you can start new threads of your own try using the general question answer chit chat threads. They are usually stickies at the top of each sub forum. For example, ask about which Celine you should get here : http://forum.purseblog.com/celine/celine-chitty-chat-club-708194.html

Be friendly, introduce yourself, and people will probably respond.

 

[Swanky]

I agree! There's a lot of people here. Best way to get info/attention is to contribute a little and keep trying!

 

[heathernygren]

OK. I'm soooo sorry ugghhh so not tech savvy! Thank you for steering me the right way!!!!