It's in off topic. Pretty sure off topic (possible—unless it's cached at 0 [because clicking on it does reveal the message]) and test messages (definitely) don't count towards a user's total on XF.
1) Offtopic section does not add to count
2) Could not have posted before because they registered and then immediately started this thread in media gallery suggestions.
Edit spam, s0n. Post something innocent looking then come back later edit the post insert spam. Goes WAY back. Fortunately the admins here know about it and accounts not licensed can't edit their posts!