This is just an empty post so I can post URLs/Links. I'm trying to report a bug, and I'm trying very hard not to swear at the webmaster who invented this rule.

That would be me; sorry for the inconvenience, but we've had to take these steps to prevent the forum filling up with spam from automated spam bots.

Having had my share of administering public forums and such, I can understand that decision, even if I don't like it.