Very true.....it was done in case a spammer/bot got through the validation , if this happened then without the current restrictions they could post all over the site....this way, if they got through they cant.It was also done to encourage new members to use the search facility as practically every problem has been covered before..(not all though).Certain times of the year= certain problems..like cold weather=Aux/booster heaters...wet weather=wiper problems. There is a wealth of info on this site, and in the FAQs which Nik put together. There are so many trainees on the site, and if they ask i will use my judgement as to whether to upgrade them or not.Just because i see all new members when they join the site, doesnt mean that i will remember them all :)