There is something very, very wrong with the idea that it is acceptable to place such restrictions on a User Account, as outlined in this thread, yet not inform the User during the registration process that the restrictions will be in place. That it's happening on this site is amazing, if not ironic.
There is also something quite wrong with such restrictions as not allowing a User to set a preferred time zone from the first day the Account is activated. That would be a software issue, yes? I cannot think of how restricting time zone settings can prevent spammers form sending PMs, or posting spam.
Obviously, I, even as a member in good standing, have little voice in the way the forum is run, but I believe I am entitled to my opinion here without receiving derision in response to this post from the staff here, no?
Thank you.