I WANT TO USE A PICTURE WHEN I SIGN ON BUT I AM NOT ALLOWED TO. WHEN CAN I ADD ONE?
Do you mean your avatar at the side? You should be able to upload one straight away. If you get the url of the picture put it in the space provided or save the picture and upload it direct from your computer.
After registering a memeber is classed as a 'new member' up until 10 posts, after 10 they are promoted to 'member', however this should not affect your avatar. The max sizes are 100x100 and 200kb.
As usual i was pressing the wrong buttons. got it sorted. cheers