Post have to await moderator approval?

[Albertus Magnus]

I have noticed that whenever I post something that the post is invisible at first until a moderator approves it. What is the deal with this, e.g. is it a temporary thing for new users or the regular state of affairs? Further, while I am at it, is this the appropriate place to as questions about using the forums?

 

[berkeman]

It's temporary for new users. After some number of posts it should stop happening.

 

[berkeman]

is this the appropriate place to as questions about using the forums?

I moved your thread with this question to the Feedback forum.

 

[Nugatory]

We’ve recently been hit by hacked accounts posting porn spam, so the automated “hold for approval” filter has been set to be unusually aggressive.