Access to RATS?

Okay, so I was followed a link to an interesting thread in the RATS forum and lost access when moving to the next page. After a bit of research, it seems there are some requirements that have to be met before gaining access. I found a thread from 2010 stating you could purchase points at the ats store, however I can't seem to find any current info on requirements or how to gain access...could someone enlighten me?

a reply to: MartinD28
The reference to points is out of date.
As far as I know, it is now a question of having made enough posts. I don't know what the current number is. Try aiming for 101, unless somebody else knows better.

a reply to: MartinD28

You need at least 200 posts to access the RATS forum. Once you meet that requirement you automatically get access.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Wow, I'm gonna have to get a lot more chatty. I just realized it took me three years to get 66 posts lol. Thanks for the info guys.

a reply to: Zaphod58

thanks! at first i thought i must be signed up, so i signed up. seems was not far off the mark

otherwise, google yielded only outdated information.