How many posts do I need to access the Steroid Underground subforum?
All members have read only access to the Steroid Underground. Threads and discussions are visible to everyone.
There is no fixed number of posts that automatically unlocks posting, reaction, or direct messaging privileges in the Steroid Underground. Those participation privileges are earned through participation quality and time, not post count.
There is no fixed number of posts that automatically unlocks posting, reaction, or direct messaging privileges in the Steroid Underground. Those participation privileges are earned through participation quality and time, not post count.
Is there a specific post count requirement?
No. MESO-Rx does not use a public or fixed post number such as 25 or 50 posts to grant posting, reaction, or direct messaging privileges in the Steroid Underground.
This is intentional.
Fixed post count systems encourage low effort posting, spam replies, and post farming, which undermines discussion quality and harm reduction goals.
Instead, participation privileges are based on meaningful participation and account trust signals.
This is intentional.
Fixed post count systems encourage low effort posting, spam replies, and post farming, which undermines discussion quality and harm reduction goals.
Instead, participation privileges are based on meaningful participation and account trust signals.
What actually determines access to the Steroid Underground?
All members may read the Steroid Underground. Posting, reaction, and direct messaging privileges are determined by a combination of factors, including the quality of participation, consistency over time, adherence to forum rules, and overall account trust signals.
No single action or metric unlocks participation privileges on its own.
No single action or metric unlocks participation privileges on its own.
What counts as constructive participation?
Members are expected to contribute in ways that demonstrate real engagement, such as:
One solid post is more valuable than many short filler replies.
- Asking thoughtful and relevant questions
- Sharing personal experience responsibly
- Participating in educational or harm reduction discussions
- Helping other members where appropriate
One solid post is more valuable than many short filler replies.
Why does time and consistency matter?
Accounts that participate consistently over time are more trustworthy than accounts that post rapidly in a short period.
This helps distinguish genuine members from throwaway accounts, scammers, or coordinated source activity.
This helps distinguish genuine members from throwaway accounts, scammers, or coordinated source activity.
How does posting behavior and rule compliance affect access?
Members who respect forum rules, avoid source seeking outside allowed areas, and follow moderator guidance progress naturally.
Repeated warnings, trolling, or rule skirting can delay or prevent posting, reaction, or direct messaging privileges regardless of post count.
Repeated warnings, trolling, or rule skirting can delay or prevent posting, reaction, or direct messaging privileges regardless of post count.
Is a New Member Introduction required?
Posting an introduction in the New Member Introductions subforum is required and plays an important role in unlocking participation privileges.
Skipping this step often slows progression.
Skipping this step often slows progression.
Why does MESO-Rx not use a fixed number of posts?
Harm reduction requires trust, not activity metrics.
The Steroid Underground exists to:
A simple post count requirement would make the system easy to game and increase risk to members.
The Steroid Underground exists to:
- Discuss sensitive source related issues responsibly
- Warn about scams or unsafe practices
- Hold sources accountable without turning the forum into a marketplace
A simple post count requirement would make the system easy to game and increase risk to members.
Can access be granted without waiting?
Yes, in limited situations involving posting privileges.
Can I get access to report a serious source issue?
If a new member needs to warn the community about a scam, fraud, non delivery, or dangerous behavior, temporary posting access may be granted so the warning can be posted.
This is done to protect the community, not as a shortcut.
This is done to protect the community, not as a shortcut.
How do I request access to report a bad experience with a source or a scam?
Members who need to report a bad experience involving a source, scam, fraud, or other serious issue should contact the MESO-Rx administration team and explain the situation.
This can be done either by private message:
Or by using the contact form:
This can be done either by private message:
Or by using the contact form:
Does becoming a MESO-Rx Supporter provide immediate access?
Members who choose to support MESO-Rx financially as a Supporter receive immediate posting, reaction, and direct messaging privileges in the Steroid Underground, along with full forum privileges and ad free browsing.
This is not paying to post. It is a way to support the platform while unlocking participation privileges immediately.
This is not paying to post. It is a way to support the platform while unlocking participation privileges immediately.
How do I upgrade my account to a MESO-Rx Supporter with full access?
Members may upgrade their account to a MESO-Rx Supporter by visiting the account upgrades page and completing the upgrade process.
Account upgrades are available here:
Account upgrades are available here:
What does not help me gain access faster?
The following behaviors usually slow down participation access rather than speed it up.
These behaviors are common red flags.
- Posting short filler replies to increase post count
- Asking for sources outside allowed areas
- Complaining about restrictions
- Sending private messages asking for sources
- Creating multiple accounts
These behaviors are common red flags.
How long does it usually take to gain access?
There is no single answer, but for most genuine members:
is enough for posting, reaction, and direct messaging privileges to unlock naturally.
- A small number of quality posts
- Some time on the forum
- Normal rule compliant behavior
is enough for posting, reaction, and direct messaging privileges to unlock naturally.
What is the main takeaway for new members?
If you are asking how many posts you need, you are asking the wrong question.
The better question is whether you are contributing in a way that shows you belong here.
Do that, and participation privileges in the Steroid Underground usually take care of themselves.
If you believe your account should already have participation privileges and something seems wrong, you may contact the moderation team for clarification.
The better question is whether you are contributing in a way that shows you belong here.
Do that, and participation privileges in the Steroid Underground usually take care of themselves.
If you believe your account should already have participation privileges and something seems wrong, you may contact the moderation team for clarification.
