suggestion for modifying forum access

[goat99]

Hi there,

I see that most forums are now restricted for those who have either paid, or contributed so many attachments. Which I understand why it's done, however, I was wondering, if consideration could be given to also allow access to those who contribute in other ways. For example, of late I've started contributing in the free sections. I've put a lot of work in the japanese enf section, I'm also starting to contribute in the clothing review section and if you guys are to limit access to most of the forums, it would be nice to be able to earn my way back in by being able to contribute videos I find on other websites, I was thinking maybe, a threshold of thanks given by others could unlock access, just like an amount of attachment does. This would still encourage people to contribute on the forum.