because it's a privelige, not a right.

Not only do I not know the # of posts, I don't care.
I just wonder why there are LESS boards or threads available than there were when I first joined.
I don't get it.

And, I see, I've gone from registered user to rookie.
i guess unless I post 30 messages everytime I'm here, I go backwards?

This should answer your first question.

No, that's not the case. All active board members are registered, but your current status is a rookie.

I have been here for quite some time....and for my first month, I didnt even know there was a titty board. One day, all this "Important" stuff was just there, and I decided to take a look. While I enjoy nekkid women as much as the next guy I have spent very little time in these forums.
My point is.....If you truly use this forum as it is meant to be used, as a community of people, intersted in learning from each other it should make little difference to you whether the titties are here or not. I have donated in the past, and have yet to have the all important "Donor" tag placed upon me, and this is also unimportant as I know I am a part of this community. The contributions are more than monetary, and posting "nice tits" does not constitute constructive participation.
I will be sending another $20 to TFP because it will help continue a service I value very much. Not because I wish to Pay for Porn. Perhaps if those who are upset about this change did indeed spend a little time exploring the wonderful conversations that take place on a daily basis here.....they would not have time to worry about breasts, and by the time they remembered to worry....said breasts would be sitting there waiting for them.

I wish anyone can have an avatar...

Ooooooh that's how it works, I thought the site was broken lol

I hate to ressurect a dead thread (dead and slightly rotten), but I'm curious if the avatar thingy is automated, or if a mod has to go in and hit a few buttons?

Both actually......the Avatar will automatically activate, Unless someone hits a few buttons.

I like that response!

eh tec, ya got it a bit bassackwards there ;)

or was that sideways? :confused:

A member can reveive an avatar only if they have 'full member' status (as is clearly stated in our rules).
said 'status' requires button-pushing, yes.

.../me pushes tec's buttons and runs off :p

but after your a full member, then it just appears (like magic!) at the 250, 2 month period, rather than having to be reviewed by a mod?
That's what I'm thinking tec meant...

right :)

/me kicks this 10 chars thing in the nutters

That's not that bad, you should see what they (now we) do to new mods)

I can vouch for that......still have the mental scars

tecoyah sits in a corner and licks his wounds

phar out, man... there are klingon pain sticks here!!

wow. i haven't come to the board in a few days and suddenly there's all this new stuff to look around at. how exciting! i guess i made it :D

I still dont understand the reasoning on why members without 250 posts cant have avatars ...what purpose does this serve?

Is it a control thing ?

It gives you something to strive for. It helps you become a part of the community. Post count doesn't matter at all.. but becoming a member does. Avatar's are just a bonus for those who have contributed to the community.

2 reasons:

1 (main reason):
and 2:
There have been times in the past where the board slowed down and load times were painful. While the avatars wouldn't hurt it much more, they definitely didn't help.

I want an avatar and a full membership! I'm probably quite far away from it though :(

So how many posts would you say it takes to become a full member ?

Is it more than 250 ?

I have an avatar reserved.. just in case! :D

Read the rules. They will tell you everything you need to know about membership advancement. You can click on the link in my signature to get there.

Good to know. Thanks for the info :cool: