A waiting period to make threads makes sense. Even a vouching system to some extent. I've never understood the requiment to see pics/vids, though.
Most if not all of my rep has come from making people laugh at various times. But it was never done intentionally to get recognition. It's a little disheartening that I'm now encouraged to go out of my way to be funny just to see a certain subforum. I wish I could contribute news, etc. but I come here to get it.
I don't think it's 50 rep points and 50 posts. I have both requirements (just barely after over a year...lol, I like to read what can I say) but I don't see a vids sections. Is it hidden or something? I remember it being right in the main forums area.