I can't PM people. Why?

[Xangalore]

I can't PM anyone to tell them I've registered them because it says I don't have permission or some such. That really helps me out a lot.
Can someone explain this to me please?

 

[i0n]

New members need 5 posts to enable private messaging

 

[Xangalore]

Okay, well I'll just have to do more posts.

 

[Xangalore]

I have five posts now, and it still doesn't work. What is the freakin' deal here?

 

[MetroidZ]

you have to be patient my friend.

 

[Geckotek]

Hmmm....do I have enough posts?

Edit...looks like I do.