How long until I can make threads in other forums

I’m assuming that since I’m a newbie thats the reason why I can’t make threads in other forums. I looked in FAQ but I couldn’t find out how long until I can. Anybody know?

20 posts and 14 days of membership…so you’ve only 7 posts to go - get to the Dive and come up with some captions..:)

It requires 20 posts and 14 days. You have put in the time, but you need yo up your participation.