Originally Posted by FAQ
New Members can reply to any thread, in any forum, but can only start new threads in the Newbie Forum. Once 20 posts have been made, and after 14 days from registration, new threads can be started anywhere and an avatar can be uploaded.
Welcome to the forum, the above is from the FAQ and should answer your question.
Also, please click the FAQ link at the top of the page and read the forum guidelines, paying particular attention to the section on posting style.
Thanks.