There could be two different reasons for this. .. If your 10th post was very recent, it might not be in affect yet. The system checks for users that need to be "upgraded" once an hour (on the 25th minute of the hour). You need to be a member for at least 7 days. The forum has a reputation system that allows users to add or take reputation from other users (you can find details on how it works by clicking here). If your reputation falls below a certain level, the system automatically revokes your ability to have a signature and live links. If your reputation returns to being above the threshold level, the system automatically restores your ability to use live links and signatures. Want to have many friends to talk.