Why is this site limiting me from starting a thread until I have 10 posts, when I've seen other threadthreads started with less?

Seeing as that one went through, i'm not sure what is going on regarding the other thread. I was trying to open a question in Bicycle Mechanics section for a repair I need to do

Well there's been a rash of new members staring a thread and asking a question with their first post, then they're never heard from again, not even to give a thanks. So I would support the 10 post rule. But I see obviously you can still start a thread.

It happened again here, saying I can't post URL's until I have 10 posts, even though there was no URL in the post at all. Just the content in question and a photo to help

Photos contain URLs if you are linking to them

What's your question? Maybe we can help without the photo.

There's a process by which to upload a photo. You have to hit he Go Advanced button. then Manage Attachments. The process is not super intuitive.

You can't post photos until you've got 10 posts.

Hi VF. Since you are unable to post pics yet I'll post one for you to help out.

The rule is a good one and it is there to prevent spam and bots from posting. The prohibition against posting links until you have 10 posts is the same reason. It's a little more likely that someone who hangs around for 10 posts is real and has an interest in cycling, not just spreading junk. At the time I posted this, you were already half way to being able to post links and pictures.

indeed lol -- and locked out at a 5 posts per day for now.
as for the question itself - during a tube patching wheel investigation, I discovered a small hole - a bit smaller than a pencil - in the rubber of the tire, between two of the treads. Is that small enough to patch and continue riding, or is a wheel replacement more highly suggested?

Now I wish I had a photo! If the hole is that big, I'd probably replace the tire. Because otherwise the tube will expand through the hole and burst. Another option is to layer some Gorilla Tape inside the tire to block the hole.

Do you have any idea what might have caused the hole? What does the hole look like from inside? You only have 4 posts to go before we can see your pic so continue to add a few more descriptive posts.

Dime included as size reference
now down to business. It is *smaller* than a pencil width so I was checking what the suggested course of action is, to see if it would still cause problems. I haven't the faintest idea what caused it, seeing as the tube hole and culprit wire responsible for it were on a different area of the tire

I'd be inclined to replace the tire. As a temporary measure, you might layer a couple strips of Gorilla Tape on the inside. You just need to block the hole to prevent the tube from pushing its way out and bursting.

To better assess the significance of the damage, post a pic of the inside of the tire.

Do not post junk posts just to get to 10. Participate in the forum.

Also, do not encourage others to make junk posts.

I wasn't intending to junk-post it but all that is said and done. I went ahead and reassessed the hole size, and opted to try a tb-2 patch out and so far it's all been holding up right. Many thanks for the input from everyone who opted to give it