MHHauto uses a credit system for downloads. To get "hot" files, you must upload.
MHHauto hates VPNs and proxy servers. If you register using an IP address that looks like a data center (AWS, DigitalOcean) or a known VPN provider (NordVPN, ExpressVPN), you will be instantly flagged as a bot.
For the first 72 hours, you are on probation.
With the rise of paid tools like ODIS, DTS Monaco, and commercial file services (MegaTuning, GearTuner), some ask if free forums are dying. The answer is no.
Why MHHauto remains "hot":
MHH Auto typically does not allow open registration. Their primary "feature" for joining is an Invite System.
You have beaten the "hot" registration rush. Do not immediately start downloading 50GB of files. New users are watched.