This gives you all the info you need: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/770609/member-or-new-member-everything-you-need-to-know#latest
If you are a new member, you can't start a new thread. This was a recent change due to some massive spam bot attacks.
You have to be a full member.
Engage in some existing ones first to level up, then you can open your own.
I’ve clicked on the link, and followed the instructions on how to use the sims forums, but for some reason the button to start a new discussion is not there. I know it may sound weird but I really don’t know how to post or comment. I’m a new member, and the requirements for a new member to get promoted to a member includes having a certain number of posts.
Please read the accepted answer on page 1.
