Voting limit - Why

Voting is the least effective way to provide assistance. Posting a response that helps the OP with the question they have is how that is done. That is what it means to contribute effectively on this Support Site.

You are asking about something only the moderators can answer. We are not moderators.

As for how to move up, it is based upon and dependent upon points awarded to you by other signed-in users, not time since registration. That is the purpose of theupvote/downvote icon under responses:

One cannot vote for them selves nor "troll for points"—example: writing "If you found the helpful, please upvote my answer"

The point system and progression of forum levels is published here: How to earn rewards

Hello~ As a new user there are limits and I don’t believe Apple has chosen to state those exact terms. The more you participate and assist others the sooner you get through this stage. Good luck and keep participating. Also remember we are your fellow forum members and not Apple.

~Katana-San~

How long you've been a member doesn't change the fact you've almost never participated here, other than maybe doing a lot of reading.

You're still a Level 1 user with only 8 points. That's the same as virtually any user who signed up for these forums two days ago.

Yes, you have to post to accumulate points. And you only get points if someone upvotes what you say as being helpful.

Hello again~ I only did a quick search of your participation and meant no offense to your membership. Answering questions in a helpful way manner will encourage upvotes and the more you participate should yield enough points to move you through this stage. Again, good luck and keep participating.

~Katana-San~