well ****! yup i tried it and you are correct if you banned and unbanned me.... it had no effect and i cannot post.. I am completely lost on this one.... I have seriously tried it all different pc's, os's, clearing caches and cookies, used 3 different browsers... and all i have to say at the end of it all is... I can post on "affidavit1" but cannot post on my old account that i have been a member of since 2004 "affidavit" I appreciate the support that you have all given.. i figured this would be an easy fix.. or someone was missing something but clearly this isn't something easily fixed.. thanks and if you can manage to get to the bottom of the problem I thank you in advance.. till then i wait in non posting exile -affidavit