Ok...maybe I just overlooked something that explains this, but how does someone become a full member?
A member is eligible for full membership once they have reached 50+ posts and have been a member for at least two weeks. Applications can be submitted by accessing the application page (it's above Help and Feedback on the main forum page), and once submitted staff will review the application and contact you once a decision is made. If the application is approved then your usergroup is changed so that you have access to the full member features. Martin.
50 posts of some substance. The reason there's a post requirement is we use the posts you get a sense of who you are and make sure that we're comfortable with you having additional communication privileges before we promote you. So 50 posts just running around saying "HI!" probably won't do you much.