Maybe I'm the naive one then. I've been a member on forums that didn't have any post-count rules and I never received any PM's except to work out deals, discuss details, or just to ask questions.
I see your point. I want to let it be known that I'm not trying to pick a fight either. I'm just trying to open it up to discussion and raise a few counterpoints. My idea was to find a balance between allowing new members full reign and the concrete 50 post rule. I think it might alienate those...
Although that's true that this is indeed a forum, I would argue that the classifieds section is an integral part of that community. Try and find an online firearms forum that DOESN'T have a classified section. I think you would be hard pressed to.
My argument is also that buying and selling is...
Just to add to the discussion, I have a suggestion to offer. As a previous member (who forgot his username and apparently I don't even use the same email account anymore) the 50 post requirement is somewhat frustrating. I have started revisiting the forums that I use to frequent and often don't...