Proposal for New Members

I joined this forum because a friend recommended it as a fantastic place to find high-quality services.
However, when I tried to post in the "Hire a Freelancer" section, I discovered that new members aren't allowed to do so until they reach a post count of 15.
I’d like to suggest that this rule be reconsidered in 2026.
It feels like a big turn-off....and I can only imagine others feel the same way.
This restriction also encourages spam as users may feel compelled to make low-quality posts just to reach that number.
Thank you for considering this feedback!

Hi @Mulu Amde Ahemed - welcome to BHW, and we're glad you followed up on that recommendation!

The rules for posting in Hire a Freelancer were updated recently. The requirement for a member to have a minimum 15 posts is explained here: https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/o...re-a-freelancer-want-to-buy-sections.1768195/

PetraAnn said:

we felt that a new user having to wait until they've reached 15 posts is not only a great compromise, it stays in line with access to Direct Messages. Users can spend the time learning about the forum, how to read the different stickied rules that are supplementary to the forum's Terms and Rules, as well as engage with other members.

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If you have further questions, please visit our newbie guide summary here https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/s...ter-list-of-all-newbie-guide-threads.1389081/

If that doesn’t answer your question, please reach out to support.blackhatworld.com for further guidance.
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