New Member Posting Guide

Start with an introduction

Your first post should be an introduction. Use it to tell the community a little about why you joined, what you are hoping to learn, and any relevant experience you are comfortable sharing. You do not need to reveal private identity details.

If there is a short delay after registration before you can post, wait for permissions to finish updating. That delay is normal.

New accounts have temporary limits

New members may have a probationary period while the moderation team confirms that the account is not spam, a bot, a stealth vendor account, or someone trying to bypass the community rules. During this period:

• Your early posts may be held for moderator review before they become visible.
• You may only be able to post in selected public areas at first.
• Posting access expands with normal participation, time, and useful contributions.
• Trying to rush the process by making low-effort posts may extend the restrictions.

Do not ask why restrictions exist

If you can only post in limited areas, that is intentional. Read, search, and participate where you are allowed. Reposting the same question, complaining about restrictions, or messaging staff to bypass them can delay approval.

Restricted topics for new members

Some topics are restricted for new accounts and may also be restricted for all members outside the proper forum sections. Until your account has earned broader posting access, do not post about:

• Where to buy, source, obtain, or recommend products.
• Specific suppliers, vendors, invite links, private groups, Telegrams, Discords, or similar channels.
• Pricing requests, link begging, or “has anyone heard of this source” style questions.
• Vendor promotion, shilling, affiliate-style reviews, or undisclosed commercial intent.
• Research chemicals or sourcing details outside the designated areas and permissions.

These limits are not meant to hide information from legitimate members. They exist because source-seeking, spam, scams, and covert promotion are the most common problems new forums face.

Use search and read first

Before posting, search existing threads and read the rules. Many beginner questions already have answers, and reading first helps you understand the tone, vocabulary, and boundaries of the community.

Follow the rest of the rules

All normal forum rules still apply: be respectful, do not spam, do not impersonate others, do not post illegal or unsafe content, and do not use the forum for undisclosed commercial activity. When in doubt, slow down and ask in an appropriate public area.

Revised May 29, 2026.