There is a setting that forums can use, that prevents new members from posting links until they have made a predetermined number of posts. This is to prevent spamming and drive-by posters who just want to advertise, etc. Perhaps Anders has included this new parameter during the upgrade? If it is this, then your tests will work, but a new member's would not.
David Noble
Shorinji Kempo (1983 - 1988)
I'll think of a proper sig when I get a minute...
For now, I'm just waiting for the smack of the Bo against a hard wooden floor....