Hi,
Just seeing the more recent posts here.
I read the rules for AudioNervosa and the Classifieds section before making any posts and there wasn't any specific info about some aspects of the etiquette you mention, but I understand where you're coming from.
I actually learned of this site and perused it a while before registering because I found it intriguing.
I have observed that many forums--for all kinds of interests--do require specific user behavior before members can access certain features, so I know what you mean.
I actually appreciate that different forums have their own various cultures, which is it what makes them what they are.
I tried to heed some of the feedback on my other posts. Just getting acclimated, you know...
Thank You