@AIMR is correct, and this also explains why you can’t send PMs yet. This ability is granted at Trust Level 1. Here’s a bit more information about Discourse Trust Levels. You can easily up your trust level by doing the following!
- Entering at least 5 topics
- Reading at least 30 posts
- Spend a total of 10 minutes reading posts
We have made exceptions to the 1 month rule for swappers with a history from Craftster, but it is always at the organizer’s discretion. 
Welcome to Lettuce Craft! I’m so glad you made your way here.