As a spam prevention measure, new members have reduced permissions. In addition, to encourage participation, as members become more active the permissions gradually increase.
It is also possible to purchase account upgrades. These grant further benefits, and any such accounts are identified by means of a custom status.
The following list explains the different levels of access and benefits that members gain on each stage, based on the number of posts made.
New Members
All new members have very limited permissions, but can post in the forums with the following restrictions:
The first 5 posts are pre-moderated
Posts cannot be edited
Profile posts are not allowed
No participant(s) can be invited to conversations
Signatures are not permitted
Content cannot be reported
Verified Members
After 5 posts, the permissions increase slightly as follows:
Posts are no longer pre-moderated
Posts can be edited for 5 minutes
Profile posts are allowed
Profile posts can be edited
One participant can be invited to conversations
GCF Members
After 25 posts, the following changes are applied:
Posts can be edited for 24 hours
Five participants can be invited to conversations
Conversation messages can be edited for 60 minutes
Personal profile posts can be managed
Content can be reported
Signatures are permitted
Tag user in posts and profile posts
Upgraded Accounts
It is also possible to purchase account upgrades, which provide further benefits. The following upgrade is currently available:
Premium Member
Full details are listed on the Account Upgrades page (accessible by registered members only).
