I would tend to agree with y'all. I have been slowly adding up post count but trying to contribute in my own way. Being a newbie make this a slow process fo sho. Add another please + 1 lol
This is the way it is supposed to be. By having the post count, actual interaction is encouraged. You will have to read and respond. A post count of 50 means you can't post quality in 1 day. Hopefully by drawing the interaction out over a moderate period it also allows for the newbie to learn how the board operates and what asshole posters to avoid.
OR, the mods are just pricks. Either option is equally likely.