Denied Stop leech spam

I totally understand what you mean in terms of new members need to have their posts approved until they are considered not a leecher and I agree. I think I actually mentioned this to Aoki but the truth is that they could still abuse the system. However, I think it's the best bet but would also be bad. The reason I think it could be worse is if an actual non-spammer joined and they couldn't engage with members they might just leave meaning we lose a high-quality member.

Again though I think we should have a manual approval system, I did recommend this and remember doing so but can't remember the official answer. When a new member registers they should not see the leak sections period, they can only see general discussion threads and also can't see stuff like the Marketplace and Contests & Giveaways. Once they've made 30-50 posts they then open an appeal thread (similar to ban appeals) and explain why they deserve the chance to access the leaks section.

That idea alone might discourage leechers as when they join and realise they have no chance without manual approval. They'd leave or change their tone and become more engaging as if they didn't they know they wouldn't see a chance to get into those leaks which is why they joined. Heck, let them view the leak section and threads - remove permissions to reply in the according to sections. Allow them to share since it would be beneficial in their review process.

That's just my thoughts on the matter Aoki.