Well this forum is not my 1st rodeo, and I did have a few PMs that is why I was asking. I had sent some PMs as well and it said they were sent. I do understand the risk of spammers, and also that I may get spammed and tried to be taken advantage of because I am "new" but I can assure everyone that this is not my 1st poker fourm and I did read the FAQs and it did not mention anything about PMs besides saying they are no available to new members, however seeing that I could send ( maybe just shows sent but never actually gets sent) but still not get replies shows that I am still locked. Thus I will wait until I will get some random PM from someone saying I can post? Not quite sure how it works since it will just "happen" when I post enough. Thats a good ball park