Whose idea were these restrictions? I can see why the private msg restriction but whats the reason for not allowing an Avatar? And on top of that 1000 posts? That's silly!
actually its not silly at all.
the point is to protect GS from spambots/trolls etc.
now in detail.
the 25 PM rule.
that's there so noone can come and PM every member with other websites etc links and spam. so a user should post something inorder for him ot be "legit"
the 1000 pic rule
same as above, many trolls would come in with ad pictures, racist, other troll stuff etc
so i hope u understand :)