When you contribute 10-15 dollars to the tip jar. Then you can begin to edit your posts and obtain the search function.
Yes, edit and search functions are for contributing members. You could be promoted to senior member or bumped down to rookie, but that doesn't affect editing privileges.
i just donated via paypal.....i'm about a year and a half late..... for item i just put: Clutch and in the message i put my username..... hopefully tahts good enough