Hi yni420 please read our rules here http://www.talkfreelance.com.php?

Our rules have been put into effect since yesterday, you now need over 5 posts to have access to private messaging, sig use and the advertisement forums.

In regards to the contest section, you must be a member of the design team and you can apply for this here http://www.talkfreelance.com/apply.php, applications are reviewed every month or so.