The email verification was disabled because previously a lot of new members having problem with the login, didn't receive the email with their password, etc. Sometimes the email go to the spam/junk folder or not delivered. This problem happens with free email providers, especially hotmail.com. About the forum rules, it is very clear that before the registration new members have to agree to the forum rules. [img]http://i15.tinypic.com/62j2c1t.gif[/img] Therefore theres no reason for a member who doesn't understand it, any post that is inappropriate or violates the rules should be reported and appropriate actions will be taken depending the violation, from closing the thread to banning the user.