I posted on this forum offering up crypto writing services.

I could only get one inbox message and was not allowed to reply because my account is restricted. The restriction notice came with a note telling me to upgrade my account and become a premium member or something like that. What is a premium membership and how do I get it?

I also noticed that I can only run a search within the forum once every 90 seconds and I also can't post that often.

I've been on other forms before where your account is restricted for a while but I've had my account now for quite a bit. I hope to use it more so I can build the following as a writer but I find it really frustrating to participate when you can't do anything and have to wait a few minutes every time you make a move.

Does anyone have any advice on how to upgrade my account?

Is that more a function of spending money or can you get upgraded by being a participant over a long period of time and simply contributing to the community?

Inquiring minds would love to know.