No, you need to be strict on this. If there is a genuine case of a newbie giving updates then I-F staff can make an exception for him/her. A newbie can request - either directly or via forum mods - to make an exception for them in that particular forum so that they are able to post updates or whatever. The GM/admin can review their case (talk to the forum mods, etc) and decide whether that would be ok or not.
I don't know if you are aware but given the really ugly things that have happened I-F needs to be really strict on this matter.
Well by that logic even a Groupbie, Senior Member, Goldie can post something damning about anyone. How much you would like to control? And think if you were a new member and you were to make +1 types of posts on topics you are not interested in before putting a new topic which you really wanted to discuss.
The first line of defence should always be NOT to share things online on any social networks whether its Facebook / India-Forums which you are not comfortable coming in Public. Choose your friends wisely.
Regards,
Vijay
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