Just curious, why does that bother you? Once you are registered, you are a member and allowed to post threads aren't you? I have never posted one actually, and may never!!! I know I would mess it all up!
It bothers me b/c Free Republic is a campus where we talk, discuss, argue, pontificate, make observations, and hopefully learn from each other. By being quiet the first few months after joining, I got a feel for what works and what's awkward, as well as for which FReepers are credible and which are laughable. Those who start new threads are presenting items to be considered by the rest of us.
It's strange that on one's first day here one presumes to know the lay of the land well enough to post a topic that is suitable, has not been posted already, and won't be an annoyance to seasoned FReepers.