Stephanie,
This thread may help you understand. Right now you are a registered member. In order to get all of the advantages of a provider status, you have to jump through certain hoops for the mods. You might also want to post a welcome introduction in the Welcome forum so guys can get to know you. A pic or two there will do wonders for your welcome to our little perverted world.
http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=19216