Guys, the main reason for the 30 post rule is to eliminate the one or two smiley replies just to boost your post count.....this does 2 things....
1- hopefully stop the trolls from signing up just to sling chit and stir trouble
2- Give a little insight as to the "newbie"'s intent to actually contribute in the public access forums before being turned loose with the sharks.
Many are familiar names from other boards and that is cool, however the managment has set forth some pretty damn fair and easy rules so the 30 post rule should be a breeze for most
one of the overerpaid and underused staff