Well, Rob. I don't quite agree with that. I've helped and been helped many a time around there. But it's just technically broken now. And for a long time.
Thing is. On web the make-a-new-post thing is broken. On mobile it sort of works. But you can only make a listing. Not make a general post. Been like this for months. So I asked an admin what they're trying to resolve it. And he basically told me to fuck off.
Yeah, agreed. My visa concerns were increasing already before covid :)
Oh, and again, to anyone entertaining the notion. It takes a while to go through the various stages. I think I was a month and a half. But could've been quicker if my banks weren't assholes. So, we're near last chance unless the government does the right thing and extends the amnesty.
Just in case anyone is following and interested. I can confirm that you can convert from amnesty to elite. Just did it a few weeks ago. Painful amount to let go off, yeah. But, oh man, have I slept like a baby ever since.
It's a long term stay visa where you only have to do 90 day reporting. They might even help you with that detail, depending on where you stay. Some might say it's a bit expensive, though.