Previous silly ass query I'm a dinosaur and not very adept at computer applications. (Let's call it that, shall we?!) After posting the last question, I found the answer myself on the site.
Hello and welcome. I think that it is set several levels up, to stop trolls invading the site and mailing everyone, they have had problem with that. It gives time to weed them out. Enjoy the site and don't worry too much about levels they come quickly if you are interested, interesting and active.