is there a "hidden" thread where I can post trade requests similar to FT? if not, am I allowed to do it here?
You need 1000 status points and 6 months on Milepoint to become a gold member. This, of course, is always subject to change.
You need to post in a great variety of forums and threads Unfortunately, I am not allowed to reveal the exact number, but you had better start exploring the hidden recesses of Milepoint.
While yes there is a trading forum for Golds (or above), it seems there are plenty of threads where folks have offered up items or have asked if anyone has certain items, so just go ahead and post IMO as there are currently no rules/T&Cs regarding posting trades on MP.
It is useful to have this clarification. It is a little painful to have to endure the wait and out in the posts, and I am not sure why it is made so difficult. but I understand that this seems to be the accepted model to attain potential trading privileges.
You also need an obscene number of likes (around 2k). There are those other threads, but that seems like cheating the system. Maybe one day I'll decide to support this cheating viewpoint by giving out unused SWUs to any gold members who haven't posted in the "count to large number" thread. Maybe.
But where is the double status point point promotion and quadruple if you post 5000 times in a 1 week period
Gold? I think I just saw I only qualify for new member status. When I look in the mirror I swear that I'm old. No wonder they don't display the upgrade list.
Is the criteria for MP Gold a certain number of posts or posts across a variety of subjects and threads? I have been on MP for quite some time and wonder what's required to reach Gold. Also, where is the CC thread located(under what forum)?