The way this thread is going, most newbies will be qualified by the end of next week!
I don't want to enter the argument, I am OK with the Status Quo, but I would also point out that there is more to contributing than just posting, Especially for the sake of it. Contributing is also organising and/or attending a OzGolf event, supporting some of the causes that get put up, helping a fellow Ozgolfer out with information, service or product for example. Plus a mirade of other things. The restriction is probably a reaction to the odd blow in that ends up here simply to take advantage, with no intentions of giving back. Probably an over reaction, but it does happen from time to time.