Mostly I just needed to make a post because when you get banned now, it also bans you from sending messages which is totally crazy imo. Two different things. ANNNYYYWAYS, when you become unbanned there's an error probably in the cache that prevents you from sending PMs until after you make a post on the forums.

So....I blamed k4f for getting me banned by being sarcastic. 100% his fault. There's your required posting to clear the newest flaw in ee.