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MiriamT said:
No. Many new users have their first interaction in the forum by creating their own (new) topics, but the restriction does apply in posting links (to avoid spam), giving ratings...

Addendum: and those aren't new features. They were already in place when I first used this forum, back in 2008.
I'm sorry but you are incorrect. For a new user, the option to create a new topic is no longer available. I created a brand new account to check. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself.
 
zardoz said:
I'm sorry but you are incorrect. For a new user, the option to create a new topic is no longer available. I created a brand new account to check. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself.

I have no interest in creating bogus accounts.
 
I only tried to post a new topic and it had the error message that I am not allowed to post links as stated below.

I posted new topic before with no issues.

Canada Immigration Forum
> Settlement Topics > Permanent Residency Obligations > Start new topic

Start new topic
The following error or errors occurred while posting this message:
Sorry, you are not allowed to post links.
 
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